Reliability of colposcopy in Turkey: correlation with Pap smear and 1-year follow up.

Background: A cytologic reading of a Papanicolaou (pap) smear followed, if the result is positive, by a colposcopic search for abnormal cells is the most common screening method for cervical cancer used worldwide. We aimed to present the correlation of smear and colposcopic findings with 6- to 12-month follow-up results and related factors in women who underwent colposcopy in Turkey.

Materials And Methods: The study population consisted of women who attended the gynecology department and were referred for colposcopic evaluation in 2011-2012.

Endometrial curettage in abnormal uterine bleeding and efficacy of progestins for control in cases of hyperplasia.

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the most important symptom of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial curettage (EC) is the gold standard diagnostic procedure. We present the results of patients who underwent EC for AUB and the efficacy of progestin administration in those with endometrial hyperplasia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 415 female patients who presented to Duzce Public Hospital in 2011-2012 for AUB and who underwent EC were included.