Comparative study of ultrasonographic, hysteroscopic and histopathological findings in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding

Background: AUB (Abnormal uterine bleeding) is a considerable health care burden not only for women but their families and has definite effect on quality of life. Objective was to compare the ultrasonographic, hysteroscopic histopathological findings in patients with abnormal bleeding. Methods: This prospective observational study conducted at department obstetrics gynecology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, from July 2018 June 2019. The who came OPD complaint one year period met eligibility criteria were taken study. TVS performed 126 presenting complaints bleeding followed by biopsy or curettage. specimens sent histopathologic examination. Results: Mean age 43.95±8.48 years. Most common found be menorrhagia (n=53; 42%) post-menopausal (n=30, 24.0%). mean endometrial thickness 9.79±4.84 mm. diagnostic specifications taking examination as gold standard were: sensitivity = 64/77= 83.1%, specificity 39%, positive predictive value 68%, negative 59% accuracy 66%. Hysteroscopy 87%, 51%, 74%, 71.4% 73% diagnosing aetiology Conclusions: Both hysteroscopy are good modalities investigation AUB. However, an edge over terms high sensitivity, value.