Evaluation of endometrium by transvaginal ultrasound and baseline factors as a predictor for endometrial abnormalities in asymptomatic postmenopausal women
Abstract
Objective: The cut-off value of endometrial thickness (ET) in asymptomatic postmenopausal women, beyond which intervention is required, is still debated. This study aimed to provide a clinical decision support tool to guide the management of asymptomatic postmenopausal women with incidentally detected endometrial thickening.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted involving 280 asymptomatic postmenopausal women with ET > 5 mm who underwent hysteroscopy or dilation and curettage. Participants were stratified by menopausal duration and history of endocrine therapy for breast cancer. We analysed associations between ET, transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) features, baseline characteristics and pathological outcomes. Based on univariate and multivariate analyses, we developed a prediction model to help predict endometrial lesions.
Results: The pathological negativity rate was 35.36% among the whole cohort. We propose two candidate diagnostic thresholds for ET in asymptomatic postmenopausal women: a lower cut-off of 7 mm suggestive of any endometrial pathology (primary outcome), and a higher cut-off of 9.5 mm warranting suspicion for clinically significant pathology, including atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) and endometrial cancer (EC) (secondary outcome). Our findings indicate a statistically significant difference in ET between healthy women within 5 years of menopause and those beyond 5 years. Nevertheless, no such significant disparity was observed in…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cohort study, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 280 participants or records.
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