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Examining the association between body mass index and abnormal uterine bleeding: a cross-sectional study among women in a tertiary care gynaecology outpatient setting

Background This study examines body mass index (BMI) and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in tertiary care hospital gynaecology outpatients. The findings will improve resource-limited AUB management practices.

Methods At Rajendra Institute of Medical Science in Ranchi, India, 100 women aged 18-60 attended the gynaecology outpatient department for this cross-sectional study. Clinical assessments, BMI measurements and PALM-COEIN-based diagnostic techniques classified abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) categories in participants.

Results Higher BMI categories were associated with more AUB, according to the study. Obese women had the greatest AUB rate (83.3%), followed by overweight (66.7%). Obese subjects had the highest AUB-related ovulatory dysfunction. Women with higher BMI had more frequent heavy menstrual flow (p<0.01).

Conclusions Elevated BMI is strongly associated with an increased prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding, particularly in overweight and obese women.