Analysis of Genital Tract Malignancies in Postmenopausal Indian Women

Abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction Genital malignancies in women varies widely from developed to developing countries. Postmenopausal women are at risk of developing various genital malignancies. Objectives (1) To determine frequency of genital tract malignancies in postmenopausal women, (2) to determine the type and stage of genital tract malignancies, (3) to create awareness of screening in women. Materials and methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out over a period of 2 years from March 2010 to Feb. 2012. It included 200 postmenopausal women admitted with complaints like mass or fullness of abdomen, bleeding or discharge per vaginal and ulcer over vulva. They were evaluated clinically followed by relevant investigations. Malignancy was confirmed by histopathology report. Results Out of 200 postmenopausal women admitted during study period, malignancy was confirmed in 55 women (27.5%). The type of malignancy was cervical carcinoma (30, 54.54%), ovarian carcinoma (18, 32.72%), carcinoma endometrium (5, 9.09%), carcinoma vulva (1, 1.81%) and carcinoma vagina (1, 1.81%). Majority of carcinoma cervix and ovarian carcinoma were in advanced stage. Conclusion Carcinoma cervix was commonest genital malignancy found our study followed by carcinoma ovary. Importance of routine gynecological check-up in postmenopausal women was emphasised. How to cite this article Somalwar SA, Joshi S, Kawthalkar A, Bhalerao A, Jain S, Somalwar A. Analysis of Genital Tract Malignancies in Postmenopausal Indian Women. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2013;1(2):66-69.