Office Hysteroscopy and 3D Power Doppler Vaginal Ultrasound in Assessment of Postmenopausal Bleeding

The Role of Office Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Power Doppler Using the International Endometrial Tumor Analysis Group Classification in the Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding

100 patients with postmenopausal bleeding were assessed with 2D vaginal ultrasound and 3D power Doppler ultrasound using the international endometrial tumor analysis group and office hysteroscopy with taking samples for histopathological analysis.

The aim was to compare the efficiency of the upper mentioned interventions in diagnosing the cause of postmenopausal bleeding.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 100 patients complaining of postmenopausal bleeding. Postmenopausal bleeding was defined as vaginal bleeding that occurred after at least 12 months of amenorrhea.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion criteria included any history of hormone administration in the last 6 months, any medical condition that might cause abnormal uterine bleeding like coagulation disorders, hypertension, cardiac disease, thyroid disorders or hepatic condition.