Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G.M.C. and S.Z.H., Bhopal
*Corresponding author: Sudha Chaurasia, Assistant Professor, 155/2, Doctors Quarter, Opposite Lady Hospital, Bhopal, M.P.462008, Mobile No. 99267–68080. Email: sudha.bhopal13@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2014.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is the most common problem in gynecology. Approximately 15 - 20% of all hospital admissions are cases of DUB. Histopathology of endometrium is useful for early diagnosis of endometrium hyperplasia and LPD and further management.
To detect different histopathological findings in Dysfunctional uterine bleeding by endometrial biopsy (dilatation and curettage).
Prospective review of 500 women with DUB selected for endometrium biopsy by conventional dilatation and curettage during 1 year period at department of obs. & Gyn. SZH, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal.
endometrium biopsy done in 500 women 60.2% were age 21 - 40 yrs 39.8% were 41 - 50 yrs and 3% over 50 yrs. 51.1 had menorrhagia 4% Premenstrual spotting 14% Polymenorrhoea. 32.4% Endometrial Hyperplasis - 4.6% irregular Ripening, 5.4% irregular shedding, 55.6% had normal endomentrium.
Women with DUB and menstrual cycle irregularity had Hyperplasia which is considered as precancerous condition of endometrial carcinoma. Endometrial biopsy (D&C) is simple safe accepted method for screening and diagnosis and management of DUB.
Dilatation and Curettage, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Luteal Phase Defect (LPD)
