Tranexamic Acid and Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate for Perimenopausal Irregular Uterine Bleeding...
Uterine BleedingAbnormal uterine bleeding is a symptom and not a disease. It is one of the most frequently encountered complaints in gynecologic practice. It accounts for more than 70% of all gynecological consultations in the peri- and post-menopausal age group. Abnormal uterine bleeding may be acute or chronic and is defined as bleeding from the uterine corpus that is abnormal in regularity, volume, frequency, or duration and occurs in the absence of pregnancy. Chronic heavy or prolonged uterine bleeding can result in anemia, interfere with daily activities. Iron deficiency anemia develops in 21 to 67 percent of cases and raises concerns about uterine cancer. According to the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the classification of abnormal uterine bleeding is based on PALM-COEIN which is an acronym for various etiologies namely polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy and hyperplasia, coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfunction, endometrial disorders, iatrogenic and not otherwise classified (PALM-COEIN).
Clinical Predictive Factors of Success of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation/Resection
Uterine BleedingTreatment Failures1 moreTo determine the predictive factors of endometrial ablation failure in the management of uterine bleeding.
Saline Sonohystrography and Office Hysteroscopy in Evaluation of Cases of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding...
Gynecologic Diseasecomparing the efficacy of the 3D saline infusion sonohysterography to the diagnostic office hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in females during their reproductive age
RWE Study in the Treatment of Cervical Lesions of Various Etiology
Cervical LesionVaginal BleedingThe aim of the study was to assess the post-market performance and tolerability of Cerviron® ovules in the treatment and management of cervical lesions of different etiologies. The study included clinical data related to aspect of lesions performed during routine colposcopy exams, the degree of re-epithelialization of the cervical mucosa, vaginal pH, pain level, and vaginal bleeding level.
Prophylactic Bilateral Salpingectomy and Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Abnormal Uterine BleedingUnspecifiedWe already demonstrated that the addiction of PBS to Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) has no negative effects in term of ovarian function, evaluated by anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Antral Follicle Count (AFC), mean ovarian diameters and Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV). In addition, in our experience, no negative surgical outcomes (in terms of operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative return to normal activity and complication rate) are related to PBS step in TLH. Although the good statistical reliability of our retrospective data, we want to prospectively confirm our results. Moreover we aim to refine PBS safety demonstration by collecting also 3D ultrasound parameters [AFC, ovarian volume (OV), Vascularization Index (VI), Flow Index (FI) and Vascularization Flow Index (VFI)]. Hormonal and ultrasonographic parameters may possibly be unified into a new diagnostic algorithm (already at an advanced stage of production in UMG Department) able to estimate the ovarian function both in term of reproductive ability that in term of distance from menopause.
Decisionmaking for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Abnormal Uterine BleedingThe purpose of this study is to determine if using a computer survey about preferences for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is useful and if it will improve patient satisfaction with clinical care and decision making. This study is a two-part study. The first pilot tests the computerized tool to ensure it is understood by patients, then the second part is a randomized study (computerized tool versus usual care) to see if improvements are made in satisfaction and if there are reductions in decision regret.
Laparoscopic Gynecology Curriculum for Residents
Hysterectomy for Abnormal Uterine BleedingGynecologists are currently using laparoscopy to perform many surgeries traditionally approached by laparotomy. The technical skills required for laparoscopic surgery are different than the skills required for laparotomy, causing a prolonged learning curve. Currently there is no standardized laparoscopy curriculum for gynecology residents. This study aims to develop a specific evidence-based surgical skills gynecologic curriculum that could be instituted in residency programs at a national and international level. The investigators will then validate the curriculum using Obstetrics and Gynecology residents through a cognitive examination, a technical skills examination, and a video recording of performance in the operating room. HYPOTHESIS: The investigators aim is to design a standardized evidence-based comprehensive laparoscopic curriculum that focuses on cognitive knowledge, surgical skills, and team training exercises. The investigators hypothesize that residents in the experimental curriculum-trained group will perform better than the residents in the traditional residency curriculum-trained group on a cognitive examination, a technical skills examination, and in the operating room. The operating room performance will be judged by blinded experts on a previously validated evaluation tool.
Patient's Experience and Choice Between Investigations for Endometrial Cancer in Postmenopausal...
Endometrial CancerPostmenopausal BleedingEndometrial cancer is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract in Hong Kong. The aim in the evaluation of PMB is to exclude underlying malignancy. Endometrial thickness (ET) measured by transvaginal ultrasound scanning (TVS) and endometrial biopsy or sampling (ES) has been recommended as the first-line investigation. From a study between 2002-2013 in the One-stop PMB clinic, investigators found that ET was able to identify women with endometrial cancer with the sensitivity at 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm, the current levels recommended in professional guidelines, being 97.0%, 94.1%, and 93.5% respectively. However, little is known about the level of patient's acceptance of the false negative rate and how patient would trade residual risk with more invasive test. There is also a lack of study on the experience of women during the management pathway especially the level of anxiety before and after investigations and the pain experienced from the investigations offered. The current study aim to study the level of false negative rate accepted by women for the investigation of PMB and the level of anxiety and pain experienced during the investigation pathway.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Progestin-only Contraceptives
ContraceptionThe use of progestin-only methods of contraception has been increased obviously and progressively over the world in the last few years. Progestin-only contraception is an option for women in whom an estrogen-containing contraceptive is either contraindicated or causes additional health concerns. Progestogen-only pills are contraceptive pills that contain only synthetic progestogens (progestins) and do not contain estrogen . The progestin-only pill is recommended over regular birth control pills for women who are breastfeeding because the mini-pill does not affect milk production. The most common progestin-only method used is the injectable depot medroxy-progesterone acetate which had been approved by Food and Drug Administration since 1992 . depot medroxy-progesterone acetate provides reliable, private, long-acting (three months) and reversible contraception. Users of depot medroxy-progesterone acetate don't need daily taking as well as it doesn't affect the intercourse by any mean. The etonogestrel implant (Implanon) is a single-rod progestin contraceptive method placed subdermally in the inner aspect of upper non dependant arm for three years. Much evidence supports the safety, efficacy, reversibility and acceptability of this contraceptive method. A common reason women choose to discontinue progestin-only contraception is dissatisfaction with its effects on uterine bleeding which occurs in a significant number of users. Information revealed from many clinical trials shows that abnormal uterine bleeding with progestin-only contraception ranging from 10 to 25 % at first year of use.
Patient Satisfaction With Initial Phone Call Versus Office Visit Following Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy,...
Abnormal Uterine BleedingPatients will be randomized to clinic or telephone follow up after outpatient TLH. surveys will document patient satisfaction.