Frequency of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and its Causes in Patients Visiting Gynae Out Patient Department

Aim: To determine the frequency of abnormal uterine bleeding and its causes in patients visiting Gynae outpatient department Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan over a period of six months from 1st September 2010 to 1st March 2011. Results: The mean age was 47.32 +/- 3.76 years. Abnormal uterine bleeding was recorded in 16(16%). Among 16 cases of abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroid uterus was recorded in 6(42%), adenomyosis in 5(26%), endometrial hyperplasia in 3(18%) and uterine polyp in 2(14%). Conclusion: The frequency of abnormal uterine bleeding is high among patients reporting obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient department. it is therefore recommended that all those patient which report to medical set up with history of abnormal uterine bleeding must be investigated thoroughly to find out the underlying etiology of abnormal uterine bleeding. Furthermore, it is highly recommended that every medical setup must develop a proper surveillance system to determine the prevalence of this health issue in the community.