Conservative therapy of benign uterine bleeding; with special reference to the use of ergot

Although operation frequently is carried out in cases of excessive uterine bleeding of benign origin, particularly if fibrous tumor is present, in many cases major surgical intervention could be averted by adequate conservative therapy. The authors have given Ergotrate(R) over long periods with good results in many cases and have noted no severe side effects. If this therapy fails, diagnostic dilatation and curettement sometimes reveals and removes the cause of bleeding. If infection is a factor, use of sulfonamides or antibiotics sometimes has dramatic effect.