Gynecologic Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
comparing the efficacy of the 3D saline infusion sonohysterography to the diagnostic office hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in females during their reproductive age
Interventions
instillation of saline in the uterine cavity using pediatric foley's catheter, then performing 3D ultrasound scan of the uterus and adenexae
an outpatient procedure done to assess the uterine cavity using the office hysteroscopy
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* female aged between 20 and 45 years * with no medical disorders * approving to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* vaginal or cervical lesions * history or suspicion of PID * IUD users * bleeding disorders * on anticoagulant therapy * irregular use of oral contraceptive pills
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| effectiveness of SIS versus office hysteroscopy in the diagnosis of cause of AUB | 6 months | The results of the two procedures would be compared with the operative findings and later histopathological assessment of the specimens |
Countries
Egypt