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. 2011 Oct;205(4):321.e1-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.05.016. Epub 2011 May 14.

Practice patterns and attitudes about treating abnormal uterine bleeding: a national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists

Kristen A Matteson  1 , Britta L Anderson, Stephanie B Pinto, Vrishali Lopes, Jay Schulkin, Melissa A Clark
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Practice patterns and attitudes about treating abnormal uterine bleeding: a national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists

Kristen A Matteson et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: We sought to examine the practice patterns and attitudes of obstetricians and gynecologists surrounding treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).

Study design: We conducted a cross-sectional study of members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Surveys, which were distributed using a sequential mixed method (both web- and mail-based) approach, included questions about practice characteristics, practice patterns, and knowledge about treatment options for AUB.

Results: Of 802 questionnaires, 417 were returned (52%). The most commonly selected first-line choice for AUB treatment was combined oral contraceptives (97% anovulatory, 98% ovulatory). The levonorgestrel intrauterine system was the next most frequently selected option (63% anovulatory, 53% ovulatory). Respondents did not score high on questions about the effectiveness of treatments for AUB. Only 25% (n = 86) answered at least 2 of the 3 questions correctly.

Conclusion: Continued education is necessary to increase the utilization of the most effective treatment options for AUB.

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DISCLOSURE: none of the authors have a conflict

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