Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2012 Sep;55(9):644-648. 10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.9.644.

Incidence of cyclical bleeding after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy

• Jin K

• KMID: 2274136
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.9.644

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To estimate the incidence of cyclical bleeding after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) in women with uterine leiomyoma.
METHODS
A questionnaire was sent to all patients who underwent LSH during 2007 and 2010 at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dankook University Hospital. The questionnaire contained questions about experiences of persistency, regularity and amount of bleeding following surgery.
RESULTS
A total of 94 patients who underwent LSH were sent a questionnaire. Seventy nine patients returned the questionnaire, providing a response rate of 84%. Three patients (3.7%) reported experiencing cyclic vaginal bleeding. All women who experienced persistent and regular periodic bleedings reported the amount of bleeding to be minimal.
CONCLUSION
Overall incidence of post-LSH cyclical bleeding is relatively common. To reduce the occurrence of cyclical bleeding incidence, special attention should be paid to the careful management of cervical stump during surgery.

Keyword

Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy; Cyclical bleeding; Incidence

MeSH Terms

Female
Gynecology
Hemorrhage
Humans
Hysterectomy
Incidence
Obstetrics
Surveys and Questionnaire
Uterine Hemorrhage

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