Premenopausal women show a very usual symptom of abnormal bleeding. Its definition is as follows: uterine bleeding is when the frequency, duration, and amount of bleeding are very high. Due to this bleeding, a woman's psychological well-being is disturbed, and the quality of life is hindered. It is associated with poor health, decreased productivity, and financial loss. These are the most common types of tumours that are present in women. Around 2–3% of the women face infertility issues due to these fibroids. Premenopausal women have a very usual symptom showing a type of tumour that is benign. Abnormal uterine bleeding is a vast spectrum, which requires correct diagnosis and proper treatment. Multiple modalities are available, but the best option is surgery.
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