BACKGROUND Uterine arteriovenous malformation is a rare but potential life-threatening source of bleeding. A high index of suspicion and accurate diagnosis of the condition in a timely manor are essential because instrumentation that is often used for other sources of uterine bleeding can be lead to massive hemorrhage. CASE We describe here a case of uterine arteriovenous malformation. A 32-y...

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Background Definition and Nomenclature Abnormal uterine bleeding associated with ovulatory dysfunction (AUB-O) (ie, oligo-ovulation or anovulation) is a spectrum of disorders most commonly associated with heavy, irregular uterine bleeding. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) occurs in the setting of ovulatory dysfunction because of the effects of chronic unopposed estrogen o...

Aim: Abnormal uterine bleeding refers to any uterine bleeding that occurs in excessive amounts of regular menstrual bleeding or any postmenopausal bleeding. The present study aims to determine histopathological findings in Turkish women with abnormal uterine bleeding in Elazığ. Material and Methods: Retrospectively 420 women with abnormal uterine bleeding were included in the study. Hematoxylin...

Introduction Abnormal uterine bleeding is a major gynecological problem, accounting for 33% of outpatient referrals, including 69% of referrals in peri-menopausal, and postmenopausal age group.[1,2] Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding in women ≥40 years or menopausal women is of critical importance to confirm the benign nature of the problem, and to exclude endometrial carcinoma, so that me...

BACKGROUND Abnormal uterine bleeding is considered as one of the most common problems among women. The therapy is incomplete without knowing the underlying pathology. OBJECTIVES To determine the types and frequency of endometrial pathologies in patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding at Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu university Hospital. METHODS This is retrospective study total 10...

Hysteroscopic complications are infrequent. Major complications include: 1. Uterine perforation that is the most common complication of operative hysteroscopy (0.8 - 1.6 %). The perforation rate is less during diagnostic hysteroscopy. 2. Bowel or bladder injury which is rare, but may occur in association with uterine perforation or as a result of use of electrical current. 3. Cervical laceratio...

In the treatment of women with abnormal uterine bleeding, once a thorough history, physical examination, and indicated imaging studies are performed and all significant structural causes are excluded, medical management is the first-line approach. Determining the acuity of the bleeding, the patient's medical history, assessing risk factors, and establishing a diagnosis will individualize their ...

Background: Abnormal uterine Bleeding is one of the most common disorders in Gynecology. Dilatation and curettage is a diagnostic procedure in the management of the abnormal uterine bleeding. The results of this procedure could be used to achive a definite treatment such as hysterectomy. This study was conducted to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of dilatation and curettage. Mater...

BACKGROUND Intra-uterine pregnancy coexisting with cervical pregnancy (heterotopic pregnancy) is a rare condition and its management is challenging because of the massive bleeding associated with cervical pregnancy. Uterine artery embolization followed by hysteroscopic removal of cervical and intra-uterine products of conception can theoretically prevent massive bleeding and provide a direct vi...