title: Practice patterns and attitudes about treating abnormal uterine bleeding: a national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We sought to examine the practice patterns and attitudes of obstetricians and gynecologists surrounding treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).
  
  
  METHODS
  We conducted a cross-sectional study of members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Surveys, which were distributed using a sequential mixed method (both web- and mail-based) approach, included questions about practice characteristics, practice patterns, and knowledge about treatment options for AUB.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of 802 questionnaires, 417 were returned (52%). The most commonly selected first-line choice for AUB treatment was combined oral contraceptives (97% anovulatory, 98% ovulatory). The levonorgestrel intrauterine system was the next most frequently selected option (63% anovulatory, 53% ovulatory). Respondents did not score high on questions about the effectiveness of treatments for AUB. Only 25% (n = 86) answered at least 2 of the 3 questions correctly.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Continued education is necessary to increase the utilization of the most effective treatment options for AUB.
authors: Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
authors: Kristen A
authors: KA
authors: Matteson
authors: Britta L
authors: BL
authors: Anderson
authors: Stephanie B
authors: SB
authors: Pinto
authors: Vrishali
authors: V
authors: Lopes
authors: Jay
authors: J
authors: Schulkin
authors: Melissa A
authors: MA
authors: Clark
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009774:Obstetrics; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*