Abstract: Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) significantly impacts women's quality of life and imposes economic burdens. It affects 9-14% of women globally, with a 17.9% incidence in India.
Objectives: To assess the body mass index (BMI) of patients with AUB, study the prevalence of overweight and obese patients, and examine the relationship between BMI, age, and duration of AUB symptoms.
Materials and Methods: An observational study was conducted over one year at a multispecialty hospital. After excluding major organic and systemic causes, 32 patients aged 20-48 years with AUB were enrolled. BMI was calculated and categorized according to WHO classification. Age and duration of symptoms were recorded. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.
Observation: The mean BMI was 27.92±3.04 kg/m² (range 18.4-34 kg/m²). 81% of patients had BMI above normal, with 56.25% overweight and 25% obese. Mean age was 37.65±5.23 years, with 69% in the 30-40 years group. All patients over 40 were overweight or obese. Mean AUB duration was 2.71±1.39 years, with 56.25% experiencing symptoms for over 2 years. 55.55% of overweight patients had AUB duration exceeding 2 years, while 87.5% of obese patients reported symptoms lasting over 2 years.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates a strong correlation between high BMI and AUB, particularly in women over 30. The findings emphasize the need for weight reduction as both a preventive measure and a component of conservative treatment.
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