The Flexible FIGO Classification Concept for Underlying Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (05) ◽  
pp. 391-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Munro ◽  
Hilary Critchley ◽  
Ian Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Figo Classification

scholarly journals The FIGO classification of causes of abnormal uterine bleeding

2011 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm G. Munro ◽  
Hilary O.D. Critchley ◽  
Ian S. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Figo Classification

scholarly journals Using PALM-COEIN FIGO Classification for Categorization of Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

2021 ◽  
pp. 3-5
Author(s):  
Foram P. Acharya ◽  
Babulal S. Patel ◽  
Akshay C. Shah ◽  
Shashwat K. Jani
Keyword(s):  
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Ovulatory Dysfunction ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
Hospital Visits ◽  
Reproductive Age Group ◽  
Figo Classification

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common problems of the women of reproductive age group leading to increased number of hospital visits. For describing and categorizing the common problem of abnormal uterine bleeding in these women, an alternative classification system polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy and hyperplasia, coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfunction, endometrial, iatrogenic, and not yet classified, known by the acronym PALM-COEIN was developed by FIGO. Methods: This is a retrospective study on 150 patients of abnormal uterine bleeding to categorize them on the basis of PALM-COEIN classification. Patient were grouped under these categories after detailed history, examination, investigations and histopathological reports.

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