Which of the full form of DUB:
A. Direct uterine bleeding
B. Direct uterine blood vessels
C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
D. Disturbed uterine bleeding
Correct Answer: C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Explanation
DUB full form: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DUB refers to abnormal uterine bleeding without any identifiable organic, systemic, or structural cause. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, commonly used in adolescents and women approaching menopause.
Other Options Details
Here is the clear description of all the options:
A. Direct uterine bleeding
- This term is not commonly used in gynecology.
- It could imply bleeding coming directly from the uterus due to a specific cause such as trauma, infection, or a structural lesion.
- However, it is not a standard medical term.
B. Direct uterine blood vessels
- This option refers to blood vessels supplying the uterus, such as:
- Uterine artery
- Arcuate arteries
- Radial arteries
- Spiral arteries
- This is not a term for a bleeding condition, so it does not fit as a full form for “DUB”.
C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Correct and commonly accepted full form of DUB.
- It means abnormal uterine bleeding without any organic (structural) pathology.
- Can be due to:
- Anovulatory cycles (most common)
- Hormonal imbalance
- Usually seen in:
- Adolescents
- Perimenopausal women
D. Disturbed uterine bleeding
- Also not a standard medical term.
- May sound like abnormal bleeding, but it is not used in clinical practice.
✔ Correct Answer: C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group