An Analytical Study of Hysteroscopic Evaluation in Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, and its Correlation with Histopathology

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) refers to bleeding that occurs outside of normal menstrual cycles and includes changes in the regularity, frequency, duration, or amount of bleeding during or between periods. AUB is a condition that causes significant impairment in women’s health, impacting a substantial proportion of women in different stages of their reproductive life with 14-25% of women of reproductive age and up to 50% of women in the perimenopausal phase experience the effects of this condition. Materials and Methods: The present study was analytical observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra for the period of 18 months. Prior to commencement, the study obtained approval from the ethics committee at the hospital, and 63 women aged 35 or above, who were experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding, willingly participated in the study by providing written consent. Each patient underwent a thorough medical history and general systemic examination. They were also subjected to baseline investigations, transvaginal sonography, diagnostic hysteroscopy, and endometrial biopsy. Results: The overall diagnostic accuracy of our study came out to be 90.48%. The correlation between Histopathological and Hysteroscopic findings of the endometrium and was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Hysteroscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying the underlying cause of AUB. Proper management of AUB will depend on several factors including the patient’s age, fertility goals, and the results of the final histopathology. While hysteroscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing abnormalities in the uterine cavity, it is important to note that it is not a substitute for tissue diagnosis, which is considered the gold standard. Rather, hysteroscopy complements other diagnostic procedures by offering the advantage of direct visualization of any abnormalities within the uterine cavity.

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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) refers to bleeding that occurs outside of normal menstrual cycles and includes changes in the regularity, frequency, duration, or amount of bleeding during or between periods. AUB is a condition that causes significant impairment in women’s health, impacting a substantial proportion of women in different stages of their reproductive life with 14-25% of women of reproductive age and up to 50% of women in the perimenopausal phase experience the effects of this condition. Materials and Methods: The present study was analytical observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra for the period of 18 months. Prior to commencement, the study obtained approval from the ethics committee at the hospital, and 63 women aged 35 or above, who were experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding, willingly participated in the study by providing written consent. Each patient underwent a thorough medical history and general systemic examination. They were also subjected to baseline investigations, transvaginal sonography, diagnostic hysteroscopy, and endometrial biopsy. Results: The overall diagnostic accuracy of our study came out to be 90.48%. The correlation between Histopathological and Hysteroscopic findings of the endometrium and was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Hysteroscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying the underlying cause of AUB. Proper management of AUB will depend on several factors including the patient’s age, fertility goals, and the results of the final histopathology. While hysteroscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing abnormalities in the uterine cavity, it is important to note that it is not a substitute for tissue diagnosis, which is considered the gold standard. Rather, hysteroscopy complements other diagnostic procedures by offering the advantage of direct visualization of any abnormalities within the uterine cavity. Files IJPCR,Vol16,Issue12,Article94.pdf Files (315.9 kB) | Name | Size | Download all | |---|---|---| | md5:44d89b5449673653c1b9014f11082205 | 315.9 kB | Preview Download | Additional details Dates - Accepted - 2024-10-25 Software - Repository URL - http://impactfactor.org/PDF/IJPCR/16/IJPCR,Vol16,Issue12,Article94.pdf - Development Status - Active

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