Estrogen Therapy for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
How It Works
High levels of estrogen trigger the rapid growth of the uterine lining (Reference endometrium Opens New Window). This stops sudden, heavy bleeding from the uterine surface.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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