a food product that consists of whole or ground grains of various crops. Most groats are made from grains of rice, millet, and buckwheat; some are made from oats, corn, wheat, and peas.
Abnormal uterine bleeding has many causes. It is sometimes caused by changes in hormone levels. It can also be caused by problems such as growths in the uterus or clotting problems. In some cases the cause of the bleeding isn't known. You may have abnormal uterine bleeding if you have one or more of the following symptoms: 1  You get your period more often than every 21 days or farther apart than 35 days. 2  Your period lasts longer than 7 days (normally 4 to 6 days). 3  Your bleeding is heavier than normal.
Also, cells that form abnormal growths within the uterine lining - polyps, hyperplasia, cancer- can cause bleeding as they develop. In the first part of this chapter, we will deal with the circumstances and solutions for problems with your periods.