Common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents include pregnancy, use of hormonal contraceptives, hypothyroidism, and infection. Other causes include:
1. Psychogenic causes.
2. Exercise.
3. A polycystic ovary.
4. All the above.
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1. Psychogenic issues can lead to abnormal bleeding patterns. Stress is known to cause a high incidence of the abnormal pattern.
2. A lot of exercise can cause the abnormal bleeding and lead to the Athlete's Triad.
3. Polycystic ovary disease exhibits abnormal levels of hormones secreted, causing the abnormal bleeding patterns.
4. Each of these conditions can lead to abnormal bleeding patterns.
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