Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in women. Today on Crushing PCOS, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses how PSCOS causes abnormal bleeding. First off, she explains what abnormal uterine bleeding entails and what is considered a normal menstrual cycle. Hear the differences experienced by women of different ages in their cycles before explaining what heavy uterine bleeding is. Next, we discuss the causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding in young women as well as how it is assessed and diagnosed. We then talk about the most common cause of this type of bleeding – PCOS – as well as some physical signs of this disorder. Finally, Dr. Malhotra gives us some natural remedies to assist with abnormal vaginal bleeding in PCOS as well as how to reduce estrogen dominance naturally. Tune in to find out more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An explanation of abnormal uterine bleeding.
• An explanation of a normal menstrual cycle.
• Differentiating between an adolescent’s cycle and an adult’s cycle. 
• An explanation of heavy uterine bleeding.
• The causes of abnormal vaginal bleeding in young women.
• How abnormal vaginal bleeding is assessed. 
• The importance of ruling out pregnancy as a cause. 
• Questions to ask the woman experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding. 
• What the physical examination entails. 
• The most common cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding: PCOS.
• The physical signs of PCOS. 
• Why PCOS causes other health issues. 
• The natural approach to this abnormal bleeding: supplementing with progesterone.
• How to reduce estrogen dominance.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra on  Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine