Knowledge of Latin American Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Author:

Bahamondes Luis1ORCID,Marin Victor2,Ciarmatori Silvia3,Silva-Filho Agnaldo L.4,Acuña Juan Manuel5,Makuch Maria Y.1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Campinas Medical School (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil

2. Bayer HealthCare, Mexico City, Mexico

3. Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina

4. Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

5. Florida International University College of Medicine, Miami, Fl, USA

Abstract

Background. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common gynecological complaint affecting quality of life.Objectives. To assess knowledge on diagnosis and treatments of HMB of Latin American (LA) obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs).Methods. A survey was conducted during a scientific meeting, organized to provide updated information on topics of reproductive medicine to OBGYNs from 12 LA countries who were invited to respond to a multiple-choice questionnaire.Results. Of the 210 OBGYNs participating in the survey, from 169 (80.4%) to 203 (96.7%) answered the questions. Most respondents (80%) gave accurate answers regarding the amount of blood loss which defines HMB, underreported the proportion of women who consulted due to HMB, and were aware that the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) with ethynyl estradiol is not an adequate treatment in women with HMB. Female OBGYNs and those who worked in the private sector were more prone to report a higher possibility of improvement of HMB with a COC that contained estradiol valerate and dienogest or with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system.Conclusions. In general, the respondents were aware of the importance of HMB in gynecological practice and of the new medical treatments and underreported the proportion of women who consulted due to HMB.

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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1. Heavy menstrual bleeding: a global survey of health care practitioners’ perceptions;The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care;2018-06-25

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