Dysfunctional uterine bleeding in women over 40 years of age.
Two hundred patients aged 40 years or more who were discharged from hospital with a diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding were followed up for 6 years. Ninety-three patients eventually underwent hysterectomy and in 64% a pathological abnormality was noted in the uterus. The length of the uterine cavity and the presence of painful and/or heavy periods were the best predictors of outcome. Response to hormonal therapy was poor.
D000328:Adult; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003475:Curettage; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D009640:Norethindrone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications
D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D009640:Norethindrone