Spotting the Signs: Understanding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
From Ob/Gyn Time by Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute
March 25, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
This episode discusses abnormal uterine bleeding, its causes, and the importance of recognizing changes in menstrual health.
Abnormal uterine bleeding is never something you should ignore or “just live with.” In this episode of Ob/Gyn Time, Erica Newlin, MD, speaks with Linda Bradley, MD, about what’s considered normal menstrual bleeding, when bleeding becomes abnormal, and why changes at any age matter. They discuss common causes across the reproductive lifespan, including hormonal changes, fibroids, polyps, bleeding disorders, and postmenopausal bleeding.
People in this episode
Host: Erica Newlin, MD
Guest: Linda Bradley, MD
Topics covered
- abnormal uterine bleeding
- menstrual health
- reproductive lifespan
- hormonal changes
- fibroids
- bleeding disorders
Keywords
- abnormal uterine bleeding
- menstrual bleeding
- hormonal changes
- fibroids
- polyps
- bleeding disorders
- postmenopausal bleeding
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute
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