Improvement of Symptoms After Hysteroscopic  Isthmoplasty in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Expected Pregnancy: A Prospective Study

Background & objective: This prospective study was undertaken to determine the role of Depomedroxy progesterone acetate (DMPA) in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding associated with norplant use. Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Family Planning Model Clinic of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Dhaka between June, 2003 to December, 2005. A total 54 clients were consecutively selected, based on predefined enrolment criteria. Results: Over two-thirds (70.6%) of the patients were multipara (2-3 live births), 22% primipara and the rest 7.4% grand-multipara (4 or more live births). Among 54 cases, 45(84%) responded to treatment. Of the 9 (16%) cases who failed to respond to DMPA treatment, 4 cases were given 2nd dose of DMPA. Three cases dropped out after failing the 1st dose and 2 cases refused to receive 2nd dose and their norplant was removed on request. Abnormal per vaginal (P/V) bleeding began from the 1st month of insertion of Norplant with 15 (27.7%) cases in the 1st month, 7(12%) cases between 2nd to 5th months, 16(28%) cases between 6-12 months, 11(20%) between 13-24 months and 5 (9.3%) cases between 25-36 months. Conclusion: The study showed that DMPA is a simple and effective modality of treatment for women with abnormal or irregular uterine bleeding associated with norplant implant use. With increased compliance from clients’ perspective, it could be a good option for treatment of women with abnormal or irregular uterine bleeding caused by norplant implant. Ibrahim Card Med J 2017; 7 (1&2): 80-83

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Clinico-histopathological and ultrasonographic correlation of abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212184 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 2408

Author(s):

Sharanya . ◽

Julie Thomas

Keyword(s):

Data Entry ◽

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽

Uterine Bleeding ◽

Common Finding ◽

Ethical Review ◽

Histopathological Correlation ◽

Endometrial Pattern ◽

Endometrial Hyperplasia With Atypia ◽

Observational Group ◽

A Prospective Study

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) accounts for one of the most common gynaecological problem, almost one third of total cases. The study was a prospective study done from December 2017 to November 2019. The histopathological reports of endometrial pattern as well as that of hysterectomy specimens were correlated with clinical diagnosis and ultrasonographic findings. The main objective was to study the correlation between clinical, ultrasonographic and histopathological correlation of AUB in perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal women.Methods: Formal Permission was obtained from the administrator of St. Philomena’s hospital. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethical review board of St. Philomena’s hospital. Informed consent was obtained from observational group and confidentiality was assured. Data entry and analyses was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows software (version 20.0; SPSS Inc, Chicago).Results: A total number of 165 cases were studied. Maximum women were in the age group of 40-55 years 87.27%. Most common presentation of abnormal uterine bleeding is menorrhagia which accounts for 72.7% of women (120 women). The most common finding noted in USG was fibroid uterus which accounts for 44.2% of women (73 women). Most commonly observed histological pattern noted were proliferative (62.4%) followed by secretory endometrium (8.5%) and simple endometrial hyperplasia with atypia (8.5%).Conclusions: In conclusion, AUB is one of the most common condition for which patients seek advice in the gynaecological outpatient department. Analysis of histopathology of endometrium in abnormal uterine bleeding helps in management of patients and to know the pathological incidence of structural causes in AUB prior to surgery.

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