VALIDATION OF ENDOMETRIAL CURETTAGE IN ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING IN A TEACHING INSTITUTE OF CENTRAL INDIA: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the common reasons for female patients to consult a gynecologist. AUB include bleeding from structural causes like polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, chronic endometritis, proliferative endometrium, fibroids, carcinoma and pregnancy related complication and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Methods: A prospective study done in one year duration among 210 patients of 20-70 years age group. A tissue sample is taken after endometrial curettage and examined by a pathologist for various lesions. The results: Largest number of AUB patients were about 31-40 years age group. The most common cause of AUB is endometrial hyperplasia. AUB is found in more multiparous women and menorhhagia is a most common bleeding pattern. Conclusion: Endometrial curettage is a sensitive tool for AUB diagnosis. Very little pathology can escape this investigating tool. It also avoids unnecessary hysterectomy.
Authors and Affiliations
Smita S Patne| Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, L.N. Medical College and J.K. Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Corresponding author email:smitaspatne@yahoo.com, Manik S Sirpurkar| Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, L.N. Medical College and J.K. Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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