Unmet needs in abnormal uterine bleeding due to ovulatory dysfunction
Ovulation
Metrorrhagia
ovulatory dysfunction
unmet needs
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Gynecology and obstetrics
RC648-665
ovulatory disorders
AUB-O
Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
management guidelines
Practice Guidelines as Topic
RG1-991
Humans
Female
Uterine Hemorrhage
DOI:
10.1080/09513590.2024.2362244
Publication Date:
2024-07-01T06:43:15Z
AUTHORS (8)
ABSTRACT
Ovulatory disorders are a common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in women of reproductive age. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics currently offers a causal classification system for ovulatory disorders but does not provide clear management recommendations. There remains regional disparity in treatment practices, often influenced by institutional and insurance regulations as well as cultural and religious practices. A panel of experts evaluated current gaps in ovulatory disorder management guidelines and discussed potential strategies for addressing these unmet needs. Key gaps included a lack in consensus about the effectiveness of combined estrogen and progestogen versus progestogen alone, a paucity of evidence regarding the relative effectiveness of distinct hormonal molecules, a lack of data regarding optimal treatment duration, and limited guidance on optimal sequencing of treatment. Recommendations included development of a sequential treatment-line approach and development of a clinical guide addressing treatment scenarios common to all countries, which can then be adapted to local practices. It was also agreed that current guidelines do not address the unique clinical challenges of certain patient groups. The panel discussed how the complexity and variety of patient groups made the development of one single disease management algorithm unlikely; however, a simplified, decision-point hierarchy could potentially help direct therapeutic choices. Overall, the panel highlighted that greater advocacy for a tailored approach to the treatment of ovulatory disorders, including wider consideration of non-estrogen therapies, could help to improve care for people living with abnormal uterine bleeding due to ovarian dysfunction.
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