BACKGROUND The term dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) refers to any abnormal bleeding from the uterus, unassociated with tumour, inflammation and pregnancy. The histological diagnosis of DUB is very essential for adequate management especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal females. The present study was undertaken with the aim of evaluating DUB in various age groups, carry out histopa...

The study was undertaken to assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of ormeloxifene in the medical management of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB). Sixty women with DUB were given ormeloxifene 60mg twice a week for 12 weeks and once a week for next 12 weeks. Follow up was done at 3 and 6 months. The primary outcome measures were menstrual blood loss, hemoglobin concentration and endome...

OBJECTIVE To manage patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) according to endometrial thickness. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 49 patients who reported 8 or more days of bleeding was performed. They were then divided into three groups based on endometrial thickness (mm): less than 6, 6-11, and greater than 11. These three groups were treated with combined oral contraceptiv...

the present study evaluate the histopathologic findings and clinical indications in hysterectomized patients based on sonographic assessments. this study population consisted of all patients who were referred to the pathology ward of imam reza educational and treatment center (kermanshah, iran) during march 2006 to may 2012. the samples were stained with hematoxylin-eosin after fixation in form...

Objectives: To determine progress of women presenting with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (i.e decrease in amount and duration of bleeding in days) due to a cause amenable to treatment. To evaluate improvement in Haemoglobin level (Hb gm%) in patients during treatment. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar,...

BACKGROUND Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a common problem with complex management. It can be quite harrowing for the physicians as in most instances they are unable to pinpoint the cause of abnormal bleeding even after a thorough history and physical examination. Aim was to compare patient satisfaction for Levonorgestrel intra uterine system (LNG-IUS) and Norethisterone for the treatm...

Rates of menstrual disorders were studied in 231 female production workers with high exposure to toluene (mean 88 (range 50-150 ppm) in a factory manufacturing audio speakers and compared with a control group of 58 female production workers in other departments in the same factory who had little or no exposure to toluene (0-25 ppm). An external community control group of 187 working class women...