Office Hysteroscopy and 3D Power Doppler Vaginal Ultrasound in Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding

Cairo University100 enrolled

Overview

100 patients with postmenopausal bleeding were assessed with 2D vaginal ultrasound and 3D power Doppler ultrasound using the international endometrial tumor analysis group and office hysteroscopy with taking samples for histopathological analysis.

The aim was to compare the efficiency of the upper mentioned interventions in diagnosing the cause of postmenopausal bleeding.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Postmenopausal Bleeding

Interventions

2D grey scale vaginal ultrasoundPROCEDURE

To assess the endometrial thickness and echogenicity (whether the endometrium is uniform or non-uniform).

3D power Doppler vaginal ultrasoundPROCEDURE

To assess the endometrium using the IETA group criteria.

Office hysteroscopyPROCEDURE

using the vaginoscopic approach to assess the uterine cavity and take sample.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 47 YearsMax age: 64 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 100 patients complaining of postmenopausal bleeding. Postmenopausal bleeding was defined as vaginal bleeding that occurred after at least 12 months of amenorrhea. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included any history of hormone administration in the last 6 months, any medical condition that might cause abnormal uterine bleeding like coagulation disorders, hypertension, cardiac disease, thyroid disorders or hepatic condition.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Efficacy of 3D power Doppler ultrasound with the IETA group criteria in diagnosing the cause of postmenopausal bleeding

Time frame: 1 week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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