A retrospective study of clinicopathological correlation of abnormal uterine bleeding as per FIGO 2011 PALM- COEIN classification in women who underwent hysterectomy

Abstract

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common problem affecting the women 
of reproductive age group and may also have a significant impact on their physical, social, 
and emotional aspects directly affecting their quality of life. The International Federation of 
Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) devised a universally acceptable system of nomenclature 
and classification, namely PALM–COEIN classification of AUB in the year 2011. The 
objective of the present study was to analyze the structural (PALM) and functional (COEIN) 
component of FIGO system in the Indian scenario. Aim and objective: To study the causes 
of AUB based on PALM-COIEN classification in women who have underwent hysterectomy 
at a tertiary care centre, MAPIMS 2. to establish a clinicopathological correlation.