Abnormal Uterine Bleeding is a term that is used to describe abnormal variations in menstruation, and include menorrhagia and heavy menstrual bleeding. In this video we cover what are the causes for abnormal uterine bleeding using the mnemonic PALM COEIN. Also included is the treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Definition)
0:53 Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (PALM COEIN Mnemonic)
3:26 Diagnosis of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
5:34 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Treatment

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References

BMJ Best Practice (2025) Abnormal uterine bleeding: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Last reviewed: 29 Nov 2025; Last updated: 14 Nov 2025. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/658. BMJ Best Practice
MSD Manuals Professional Edition (2024) Abnormal uterine bleeding. Reviewed/Revised Jan 2023; Modified Mar 2024. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/menstrual-abnormalities/abnormal-uterine-bleeding. MSD Manuals
Wouk, N. and Helton, M. (2019) Abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal women, American Family Physician, 99(7). AAFP
FIGO Menstrual Disorders Committee (2018) PALM-COEIN classification for AUB causes, Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 143(3), pp. 393–408. MSD Manuals
Abnormal uterine bleeding (2024) Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abnormal_uterine_bleeding. en.wikipedia.org

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Anormal Uterine Bleeding