Publications by authors named "Dick Bogchelman"
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of underlying bleeding disorders in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) with and without gynecologic abnormalities.
Study Design: We performed a single-center prospective cohort study of 112 consecutive patients who were referred for heavy menstrual bleeding. Control subjects were 28 healthy volunteers who reported no HMB.
Routine evaluation and treatment of unexplained menorrhagia: do we consider haemostatic disorders?
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the management of unexplained menorrhagia and the role of bleeding disorders, focusing on how often these evaluations occur in gynecological practice.
- In a review of 112 patients at a Dutch clinic, 63% had unexplained cases, with most not receiving proper haemostatic testing.
- Although many patients were satisfied with the treatment, a significant number underwent hysterectomies, indicating a need for better identification and management of underlying bleeding disorders.
Streptococcus pyogenes vaginitis in a postmenopausal woman.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
May 2008
Objective: To optimize referral to specialized gynaecologists for surgical treatment of ovarian cancer by improving preoperative discrimination between benign and malignant pelvic tumours.
Study Design: In a prospective multicentre study 143 patients with a pelvic mass were included. At several occasions during the diagnostic work-up the gynaecologist estimated the chance of malignancy (educated guess/expert opinion).
Effects of a preovulatory single low dose of mifepristone on ovarian function.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care
June 2006
Objectives: To investigate the effect of a single low dose of mifepristone on ovarian function, when administered in the preovulatory period.
Methods: Healthy women with regular menstrual cycles were studied during two consecutive menstrual cycles. Either mifepristone or placebo was given in a randomized double-blind order when the leading follicle reached a diameter between 15 and 17 mm.