title: The role of hysteroscopy in diagnosis of menstrual disorders.
abstract: Menstrual disorders affect up to 30% of women of reproductive age, and they can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Hysteroscopy is frequently used to assess and treat endometrial pathology, which can cause abnormal uterine bleeding. There is growing evidence that hysteroscopy is an essential tool in the outpatient management of patients. This chapter deals with the evidence surrounding the role of hysteroscopy in a range of menstrual disorders.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston B15 2TG, UK; University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Ayesha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahmud
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston B15 2TG, UK; University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. Electronic address: paul.smith@doctors.net.uk.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston B15 2TG, UK; University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000267:Tissue Adhesions; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina
keywords: abnormal uterine bleeding; hysteroscopy; menstrual disorders; office; outpatient