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Decidual cast

Decidual cast describes the spontaneous sloughing of endometrium as an entire piece while retaining the shape of endometrial cavity. 15 year old girl presented to the outpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Subharti medical college in September 2015 with complaints of heavy menstrual bleeding since the onset of menstruation. On examination her vitals were stable and there was mild pallor. Systemic examination was found to be normal. All her investigations were within normal limits. She was give iron supplementation and was started on low dose combined oral contraceptive pills. Every woman should obtain detailed information about the possible side effects of hormonal therapies including endometrial cast discharge.