Abstract: Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common conditions affecting women’s quality of life around the world. Any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle can be labelled as abnormal uterine bleeding. It is classified by FIGO’s acronym PALM-COEIN. Thorough history taking and examination is essential to provide prompt treatment.
Aim: To study the clinical and histopathological correlation in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding.
Methods: 30 women who had abnormal uterine bleeding from November 2023 to august 2024 were chosen for the study after fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Patient’s history, examination findings, ultrasonography findings along with the histopathological report were noted for the study.
Results: In most of the patients were in the age group 41-50 years old followed by 31-40 years old. Minimum number of cases were seen in 21-30 years old. Heavy menstrual bleeding was the most common symptom, followed by dysmenorrhea. The most common diagnosis was fibroid uterus followed by adenomyosis.
Conclusion: The majority of the patients were in perimenopausal age group and were multiparous. Heavy menstrual bleeding was the most common complaint followed by dysmenorrhea. Leiomyoma was the most common diagnosis. Proliferative endometrial patterns were common. Simple endometrial hyperplasia in perimenopausal women and complicated hyperplasia in postmenopausal women were the most common findings.
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