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Januari 17, 2010 Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment for my

Januari 17, 2010 Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment for my bothersome menstrual bleeding. I’m 46 years of age and mother of 3 children. I hardly can keep up my job as a teacher due to the prolonged bleeds and a lack of energy after a period. Yours sincerely, Mrs Jones © PHMvd. W 2010

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Peter van de Weijer MD PHD CCO Paramaribo Januari 24 th

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Peter van de Weijer MD PHD CCO Paramaribo Januari 24 th 2010

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding describes the spectrum of abnormal menstrual bleeding patterns that occur in

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding describes the spectrum of abnormal menstrual bleeding patterns that occur in women secondary after anovulation or oligo- ovulation and where no pelvic pathology or medical illness is present. Speroff L. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility. 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins © PHMvd. W 2010

Januari 17, 2010 Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment for my

Januari 17, 2010 Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment for my bothersome menstrual bleeding. I’m 46 years of age and mother of 3 children. I hardly can keep up my job as a teacher due to the prolonged bleeds and a lack of energy after a period. Yours sincerely, Mrs Jones Cycle problem ? Bleeding problem ? © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length 1 Length of the 1 follicular variation

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length 1 Length of the 1 follicular variation © PHMvd. W 2010 + luteal phase consistent P 5 -P 95 = 24 - 35 days 28 days = 15%

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length regularity 1 © PHMvd. W 2010 1

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length regularity 1 © PHMvd. W 2010 1 1

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Sex-steroid hormones Oestrogen Progesterone Endometrium Proliferative © PHMvd.

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Sex-steroid hormones Oestrogen Progesterone Endometrium Proliferative © PHMvd. W 2010 Secretory

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Sex-steroid hormones

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Sex-steroid hormones

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length regularity 1 1 1 Variation 24 -

Features of the menstrual cycle Cycle length regularity 1 1 1 Variation 24 - 35 days Irregular > 20% © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Treloar AE et al. Variation of the human menstrual

Features of the menstrual cycle Treloar AE et al. Variation of the human menstrual cycle through reproductive life. Int J Fert 1967; 12: 77 -126 34 years of observation 25. 825 person years 250. 000 cycles © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Interval between succeeding menstruations days age © PHMvd. W

Features of the menstrual cycle Interval between succeeding menstruations days age © PHMvd. W 2010 Treloar AE et al. Variation of the human menstrual cycle through reproductive life. Int J Fert 1967; 12: 77 -126

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length © PHMvd. W 2010

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length Duration 4 – 6 days Volume

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length Duration 4 – 6 days Volume 30 ml 250. 000 cycles © PHMvd. W 2010 v o l u m e duration bleeding

How does menstrual bleeding occur ? regularity length v o l u m e

How does menstrual bleeding occur ? regularity length v o l u m e duration bleeding © PHMvd. W 2010

How does menstrual bleeding occur ? Classical Concept Sex-steroid hormones Histology Endometrium Vascular integrity

How does menstrual bleeding occur ? Classical Concept Sex-steroid hormones Histology Endometrium Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Corpus luteum deficiency Oestrogen Progesterone Proliferative Secretory Bleeding

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Jabbour et al.

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Jabbour et al. Endocrine regulation of menstruation. Endocrine Reviews 2005

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium The capillaries in the endometrium have only one thick

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium The capillaries in the endometrium have only one thick cell layer Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium The capillaries in the endometrium have only one thick

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium The capillaries in the endometrium have only one thick cell layer Tunica intima: a single layer of simple squamous endothelial cells glued by a polysaccharide extracellular matrix, surrounded by a thin layer of subendothelial connective tissue interlaced with a number of circularly arranged elastic bands called the Cell to cell Adhesion internal elastic lamina endothelial Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Pro-collagenase Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Matrix Metallo Proteinase > 25 enzymes able to degrade

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Matrix Metallo Proteinase > 25 enzymes able to degrade all components of ECM MMP’s 1 -2 -3 -9 Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Pro-collagenase Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Progesteron Pro MMP’s Proteolytic cleavage by Plasmin / Gelatinase

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Progesteron Pro MMP’s Proteolytic cleavage by Plasmin / Gelatinase 1 -2 -3 -9 Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Pro-collagenase Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Cornet PB et al. Regulation of MMP-9 and activation by ovarian steroids. J Clin Metab 2005; 90 : 1001

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Progesteron Pro MMP’s Proteolytic cleavage by Plasmin / Gelatinase

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Progesteron Pro MMP’s Proteolytic cleavage by Plasmin / Gelatinase 1 -2 -3 -9 Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Pro-collagenase Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Cornet PB et al. Regulation of MMP-9 and activation by ovarian steroids. J Clin Metab 2005; 90 : 1001

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2010 Jabbour et al. Endocrine regulation

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2010 Jabbour et al. Endocrine regulation of menstruation. Endocrine Reviews 2005

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Ischemia Progesterone withdrawal PGF 2α Free Oxygen Radicals Pro

Bleeding Mechanisms in the Endometrium Ischemia Progesterone withdrawal PGF 2α Free Oxygen Radicals Pro MMP’s Proteolytic cleavage by Plasmin / Gelatinase IL-1 1 -2 -3 -9 Extra Cellular Matrix Degradation Cell to cell Adhesion endothelial Pro-collagenase Collagenase Vascular integrity © PHMvd. W 2010 Jabbour et al. Endocrine regulation of menstruation. Endocrine Reviews 2005

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? © PHMvd. W 2010

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? © PHMvd. W 2010

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 PG

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 PG

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? Prostaglandine Synthetase Thromboxane A 2 Prostacyclin Promotes Aggregation

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? Prostaglandine Synthetase Thromboxane A 2 Prostacyclin Promotes Aggregation Inhibits Aggregation Vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 Platelets Vasodilatation

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction PG Clotting mechanisms © PHMvd. W 2010

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction PG Clotting mechanisms © PHMvd. W 2010 Thrombin

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? Fibrinogen Fibrin degradation Plasmin Thrombin © PHMvd. W

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? Fibrinogen Fibrin degradation Plasmin Thrombin © PHMvd. W 2010 Plasminogen

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction PG Clotting mechanisms Estrogen action © PHMvd.

How does menstrual bleeding stop ? vasoconstriction PG Clotting mechanisms Estrogen action © PHMvd. W 2010 Thrombin

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length Duration 4 – 6 days Volume

Features of the menstrual cycle Bleeding regularity length Duration 4 – 6 days Volume 30 ml 250. 000 cycles © PHMvd. W 2010 v o l u m e duration bleeding

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length © PHMvd. W 2010 duration

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length © PHMvd. W 2010 duration v o l u m e

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length Dysmenorrhea Prevalence 45 -72% menarche

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length Dysmenorrhea Prevalence 45 -72% menarche + 3 yrs Severity: duration/flow Analgetics © PHMvd. W 2010 39% y Dysmenorrhea duration v o l u m e

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length PMS Cycle related problems 40%

Features of the menstrual cycle Accompanying features regularity length PMS Cycle related problems 40% Prevalence PMS 2 -10 % SSRI / Gn. RH analogue Analgetics © PHMvd. W 2010 39% y Dysmenorrhea duration PMS v o l u m e

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity length 24 -35 days duration v o l

Features of the menstrual cycle regularity length 24 -35 days duration v o l u m e 4 -6 days 30 ml Dysmenorrhea PMS bleeding © PHMvd. W 2010

Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment

Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) Dear Doctor, Could you please advise me on treatment for my Interval between succeeding menstruations bothersome irregular menstrual bleeding. I’m 46 years of age days age © PHMvd. W 2010

endocrinology Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) 3 effects Oestrogen levels Progesteron levels Endometrial growth

endocrinology Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) 3 effects Oestrogen levels Progesteron levels Endometrial growth Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83: 383 -92 © PHMvd. W 2010

endocrinology Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83:

endocrinology Changes in Cycle Pattern (climacteric) Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83: 383 -92 © PHMvd. W 2010

endocrinology I. Oestrogen levels Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83: 383 -92

endocrinology I. Oestrogen levels Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83: 383 -92 © PHMvd. W 2010

endocrinology I. Oestrogen levels are sustained Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83:

endocrinology I. Oestrogen levels are sustained Freeman EW et al. Fertil Steril 2005; 83: 383 -92 © PHMvd. W 2010

Progesteron Interval between succeeding menstruations Anovulation days age © PHMvd. W 2010

Progesteron Interval between succeeding menstruations Anovulation days age © PHMvd. W 2010

Oestrogen surplus Anovulation Progesterone deficiency ADD Progestagen 1 © PHMvd. W 2010 15 Days

Oestrogen surplus Anovulation Progesterone deficiency ADD Progestagen 1 © PHMvd. W 2010 15 Days of cycle 21 day 14 -28 28

How does progestagen work ? © PHMvd. W 2010

How does progestagen work ? © PHMvd. W 2010

Effect on the Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2008

Effect on the Endometrium © PHMvd. W 2008

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Progesteron Stops the oestrogen-induced growth of the endometrium ©

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Progesteron Stops the oestrogen-induced growth of the endometrium © PHMvd. W 2010

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Progesteron Suppression of Bcl-2 expression Apoptosis Induces apoptosis of

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Progesteron Suppression of Bcl-2 expression Apoptosis Induces apoptosis of endometrial cells © PHMvd. W 2010

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Bcl-2 Apoptosis Progesteron + Synthesis of 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase sulfotransferase

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Bcl-2 Apoptosis Progesteron + Synthesis of 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase sulfotransferase E 2 ES Promotes synthesis of 17 B-HDS which converts E 2 into ES © PHMvd. W 2010

estradiol metabolism estradiol 0, 15 0, 05 0, 85 0, 014 estrone sulphate 0,

estradiol metabolism estradiol 0, 15 0, 05 0, 85 0, 014 estrone sulphate 0, 54 estrone 0, 21 • 0, 85 = 85% of estradiol is converted into Estrone sulphate • Estrone sulphate is a non active estrogen • Enzymes involved are: 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, sulfotransferase en sulfatase • Activity of these enzymes shows large inter individual variation © PHMvd. W 2010

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Bcl-2 Apoptosis Progesteron + Synthesis of 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase sulfotransferase

Progestogen Actions on the Endometrium Bcl-2 Apoptosis Progesteron + Synthesis of 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase sulfotransferase E 2 ES TAF-1 DNA binding. Ligand Binding TAF-2 domain Estrogen Receptor Suppresses DNA synthesis through interference with the ligand binding domain © PHMvd. W 2010

How does progestagen work ? Stops the oestrogen-induced growth of the endometrium Induces apoptosis

How does progestagen work ? Stops the oestrogen-induced growth of the endometrium Induces apoptosis of endometrial cells Promotes synthesis of 17 B-HDS which converts E 2 into ES Suppresses DNA synthesis through interference with the ligand binding domain © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat anovulatory bleeding problems ? Acute Heavy Bloodloss Chronic Menorrhagia © PHMvd.

How to treat anovulatory bleeding problems ? Acute Heavy Bloodloss Chronic Menorrhagia © PHMvd. W 2010

Acute Heavy Bloodloss High dose Progestagens ( Norethisteron 5 mg 2 -3 dd 1

Acute Heavy Bloodloss High dose Progestagens ( Norethisteron 5 mg 2 -3 dd 1 / 10 days) or 4 tabs OC during 5 days or tranexamic acid 1 -1. 5 g tds or ( curettage ) © PHMvd. W 2010

Acute Heavy Bloodloss High dose Progestagens than Regulate Cycle for at least 3 months

Acute Heavy Bloodloss High dose Progestagens than Regulate Cycle for at least 3 months © PHMvd. W 2010

Acute Heavy Bloodloss Dydrogesteron 10 mg MPA 10 mg Lynestrenol 5 mg Norethisteron 5

Acute Heavy Bloodloss Dydrogesteron 10 mg MPA 10 mg Lynestrenol 5 mg Norethisteron 5 mg Medrogeston 5 mg P P normal dose day 15 -28 cycle 10 days High dose M © PHMvd. W 2010 OAC during 3 months M M M Speroff L. Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility. 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Acute Heavy Bloodloss Chronic Menorrhagia © PHMvd.

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Acute Heavy Bloodloss Chronic Menorrhagia © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present first correct cycle Progestagens OCC Ultrasound If bleeding problems still persist Progestagen day Hysteroscopy 14 -28 exclude anatomical / systemic pathology 1 Lab examination Oral contraceptive If bleeding problems still persist treat bleeding problems 1 15 Days of cycle © PHMvd. W 2010 21 PGSI Antifibrinolytics Surgery 28

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present first correct cycle Progestagens OCC If bleeding problems still persist exclude anatomical / systemic pathology Ultrasound Hysteroscopy Lab examination If bleeding problems still persist treat bleeding problems PGSI Antifibrinolytics Surgery © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present first correct cycle Progestagens OCC If bleeding problems still persist exclude anatomical / systemic pathology Ultrasound Hysteroscopy Lab examination If bleeding problems still persist treat bleeding problems PGSI Antifibrinolytics Progestagens Surgery © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 PG Synthetase

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 PG Synthetase inhibitors

Prostaglandine Synthetase PG Synthetase inhibitors Thromboxane A 2 Prostacyclin Promotes Aggregation Inhibits Aggregation Vasoconstriction

Prostaglandine Synthetase PG Synthetase inhibitors Thromboxane A 2 Prostacyclin Promotes Aggregation Inhibits Aggregation Vasoconstriction © PHMvd. W 2010 Platelets Vasodilatation

Endometrium & Bleeding Thromboxane A 2 Promotes Reduction in blood loss (%) Aggregation Vasoconstriction

Endometrium & Bleeding Thromboxane A 2 Promotes Reduction in blood loss (%) Aggregation Vasoconstriction ©PHMvd. W 2010 2005 © PG Synthetase inhibitors PGSI : Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitors Prostacyclin naproxen 500 mg bd ibuprofen 400 mg tds Inhibits diclofenac 50 mg tds Platelets Aggregation Vasodilatation

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction Clotting mechanism © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction Clotting mechanism © PHMvd. W 2010 PG Synthetase inhibitors Antifibrinolytics

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Fibrinogen Fibrin degradation Plasmin Antifibrinolytics Thrombin Clotting

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Fibrinogen Fibrin degradation Plasmin Antifibrinolytics Thrombin Clotting © PHMvd. W 2010 Plasminogen

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Antifibrinolytic drugs tranexamic acid 1 -1. 5

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? Antifibrinolytic drugs tranexamic acid 1 -1. 5 g tds Reduction in blood loss (%) Antifibrinolytics © PHMvd. W 2010

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction Inactive endometrium Clotting mechanism © PHMvd.

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? vasoconstriction Inactive endometrium Clotting mechanism © PHMvd. W 2010 PG Synthetase inhibitors Progestagen Antifibrinolytics

How to treat Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ? Progestagen Reduction in blood loss (%) ©

How to treat Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding ? Progestagen Reduction in blood loss (%) © PHMvd. W 2010

Progestagen oral continuous Progestagen IUD Gn. RH analoques Danazol OC Progestagen oral sequential 1

Progestagen oral continuous Progestagen IUD Gn. RH analoques Danazol OC Progestagen oral sequential 1 © PHMvd. W 2010 3 15 Days of cycle 21 28

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present

How to treat menstrual bleeding problems ? If cycle and bleeding problems are present first correct cycle Progestagens OCC If bleeding problems still persist exclude anatomical / systemic pathology Ultrasound Hysteroscopy Lab examination If bleeding problems still persist treat bleeding problems PGSI Antifibrinolytics Progestagens Surgery © PHMvd. W 2010

Health care for Women © PHMvd. W 2010

Health care for Women © PHMvd. W 2010