Causes of postmenopausal bleeding in our population

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate common causes of postmenopausal bleeding in our population. Study design: Observational Analytical study. Settings: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology unit II Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore from June 2000 to May 2002. Materials & methods: Hysteroscopically directed endometrial biopsies were taken from 100 cases of postmenopausal bleeding and were sent for histopathology. The data was collected with the help of Performa which was filled for every patient. Results: In our part of world, Atrophic Endometrium is the commonest cause of Postmenopausal Bleeding (PMB). Next common being Endometrial Hyperplasias. Out of malignant causes, Carcinoma Cervix is the commonest. Conclusion: Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) should be taken seriously; no matter how less the bleeding is and malignant causes should be ruled out.