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Biomarkers in abnormal uterine bleeding†

Rohan Chodankar1, Hilary O D Critchley1

  • 1MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, Queen's Medical Research Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

Biology of Reproduction
|November 3, 2018
PubMed

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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is common and costly, with current treatments often leading to hysterectomy. Research into biomarkers and personalized medicine offers hope for improved diagnosis and tailored treatments for AUB.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Biomarker Research

Background:

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a prevalent gynecological issue with significant healthcare costs and unmet clinical needs.
  • Existing management strategies for AUB, particularly heavy menstrual bleeding, show low patient satisfaction and frequently lead to hysterectomy.
  • The FIGO PALM-COEIN classification system provides a framework for understanding AUB causes, aiding diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes of AUB using the PALM-COEIN classification.
  • To explore researched biomarkers associated with AUB and their pathogenetic mechanisms.
  • To discuss the potential of personalized medicine in optimizing AUB diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the PALM-COEIN classification for AUB causes.
  • Analysis of current research on biomarkers relevant to AUB.
  • Discussion of pathogenetic mechanisms and personalized medicine approaches for AUB.

Main Results:

  • The PALM-COEIN system enhances the understanding and systematic management of AUB.
  • There is a notable deficiency in validated biomarkers for precise AUB diagnosis and targeted treatment.
  • Current treatments have limitations, underscoring the need for novel approaches.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of AUB causes and pathogenetic mechanisms is crucial.
  • Biomarker research and personalized medicine hold promise for improving AUB patient outcomes.
  • Tailored diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are essential for addressing the unmet needs in AUB management.

Keywords:
angiogenesisapoptosisendometriumepigeneticsestradiol/estradiol receptorfemale reproductive tractmenstrual cycleprogesterone/progesterone receptorproteomicsuterus

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