A STUDY OF HISTOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN WOMEN WITH POST-MENOPAUSAL BLEEDING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

This retrospective observational study aims to observe the histological findings of endometrial biopsy in women suffering from postmenopausal bleeding (PMB). Hundred and sixteen patients’ Endometrial Biopsy reports were collected from Command Hospital Air Force in Bangalore from January 2022 to December 2023. Detailed history about the age, parity, obstetric, menstrual and drugs history was recorded. As an OPD procedure Endometrial Pipelle was used to obtain endometrial biopsy. Histological findings revealed 51.72% endometrial atrophy, proliferative endometrium 20.68%, while endometrial carcinoma was observed in 6.03%. We conclude that postmenopausal bleeding is a significant symptom and should not be neglected. Majority of patients with postmenopausal bleeding showed benign atrophic changes (51.72%) which is the most common cause.