Prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding in Brazilian women: Association between self-perception and objective parameters.

Gabriela Pravatta Rezende AntoniassiDaniela Angerame Yela GomesCristina Laguna Benetti-Pinto

Published in: PloS one (2023)

In Brazil, the prevalence of AUB is 31.4%, assessed by self-perception, in agreement with objective AUB parameters. The menstrual period has a negative impact on the quality of life of 8 out of 10 women with AUB.

Keyphrases

risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
adipose tissue
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
cervical cancer screening