Transcervical resection of endometrium as a conservative management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in premenopausal patients

Morphological Spectrum of Endometrium in Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Introduction: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is defined as increased abnormal endometrial bleeding unrelated to any anatomic lesions/ organic pathology of the genital tract [1]. It is a common problem in woman of reproductive age and about 20% of women affected will seek consultation [2]. Objectives: 1.To study morphological features of endometrium in DUB. 2.To correlate with age, parity ...

The management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

The Management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons for women to seek for care. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding describes the spectrum of abnormal bleeding patterns in the abscence of a medical illness or pelvic pathology. It is responsible for about half of the women with abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive age (Ewenstein, 1996). It mainly presents as menorrhagia, hence, the term ...

Thermal balloon ablation versus transcervical endometrial resection: evaluation of postoperative pelvic pain in women treated for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To evaluate postoperative pain after mini-invasive surgical treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) with transcervical endometrial resection or thermal ablation balloon. MATERIALS AND METHODS A longitudinal observational study, analyzing 47 women affected by DUB who underwent endometrial ablation was conducted. The authors collected evaluation of pelvic pain at...

Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Premenopausal Women

bnormal uterine bleeding occurs in 9 to 14 percent of women between menarche and menopause, significantly impacting quality of life and imposing financial burden. The etiologies and treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding over the reproductive years are best understood in the context of normal menstrual physiology. A normal cycle starts when pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone induces ovari...