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.
Abnormal bleeding at a glance. 1  Abnormal bleeding is defined as excessive menstrual bleeding, or as bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause. A hormone imbalance is the most common cause of abnormal bleeding, although other causes include pregnancy, miscarriage, some birth control methods, blood clotting disorders, and a number of uterine problems. Abnormal bleeding is very common and can occur at any time in life, although certain causes and factors are age related.