Abnormal uterine bleeding: study among patients in a tertiary  hospital in Southern Rajasthan

Harshdeep Jadeja; Komal Inani Jhanwar

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212159

Authors

Harshdeep Jadeja Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Umarda, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Komal Inani Jhanwar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Umarda, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212159

Keywords:

Abnormal uterine bleeding, Menorrhagia, Palm-Coein

Abstract

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the commonest cases seen in gynecology OPD in the country. The incidence is more commonly seen in late adolescence and perimenopausal group of patients. A fair and objective procedural pattern needs to be adopted to ensure that these patients undergo rapid diagnosis and treatment. The Palm-Coein system is considered as the gold standard. The present study aims to ascertain the efficacy of this system in AUB patient diagnosis.

Methods: The study involved as sample of 120 subjects who came to the OPD of the institute and consented to be a part of the study. The subjects were examined and relevant data pertaining to their diagnosis and management was recorded. The data was analyzed and reported.

Results: The data revealed that menorrhagia was the commonest complaint. The predominant age group was above 40 years, and had a normal radiological profile in most cases. The use of Palm-Coein system proved effective in determining the diagnosis as well setting a procedural mechanism for adequate management.

Conclusions: Palm-Coein is an effective modality for diagnosing and managing AUB cases in a tertiary care set up and can be adopted as a standard practice.

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