A 13-year-old girl began menstruation 1 year ago. She now has abnormal uterine bleeding, with menstrual periods that are 2 to 7 days long and 2 to 6 weeks apart. The amount of bleeding varies from minimal spotting to very heavy flow. On physical examination, there are no remarkable findings. A pelvic ultrasound scan shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is most likely to produce these findings?
A 13-year-old girl began menstruation 1 year ago. She now has abnormal uterine bleeding, with menstrual periods that are 2 to 7 days long and 2 to 6 weeks apart. The amount of bleeding varies from minimal spotting to very heavy flow. On physical examination, there are no remarkable findings. A pelvic ultrasound scan shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is most likely to produce these findings?
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A 13-year-old girl began menstruation 1 year ago. She now has abnormal uterine bleeding, with menstrual periods that are 2 to 7 days long and 2 to 6 weeks apart. The amount of bleeding varies from minimal spotting to very heavy flow. On physical examination, there are no remarkable findings. A pelvic ultrasound scan shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is most likely to produce these findings?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Anovulatory cycles
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