ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY IN PERIMENOPAUSAL ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING IN A RURAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
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AIM: This study was designed to define diagnostic value endometrial biopsy to determine the causes of in perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding by blind dilatation & curettage.
SETTING: The study was done in PRM Medical College & Hospital, Baripada, Odisha, India. The study period extended from August 2019 to August 2020.
METHODS: 100 patients in perimenopausal age group with abnormal uterine bleeding underwent D&C under short general anaesthesia or IV sedation . The findings of histopathology study were analysed for diagnostic acuracy and the causes.
CONCLUSION: Endometrial biopsy is a valuable, simple, low-risk technique in rural areas which allows an adequate exploration of uterine cavity. It ensures speed and safety with the diagnosis and treatment. The results are immediately available. It allows finding out the cause of bleeding and histopathology is considered as the “ gold standard” in evaluating a case of perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Dr Purva Mahapatra
Senior Resident, Dept of O&G, PRM Medical College, Baripada, Odisha, India
Dr Subhalaxmi Dash
Asst Professor, Dept of O&G, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha, India
Dr Sudhanshu Sekhara Nanda
Asst. Professor, Dept of O&G, PRM Medical College, Baripada, Odisha, India
Dr Chintamani Mahanta
Asso. Professor, Dept of O&G, PRM Medical College, Baripada, Odisha, India