Knowledge, attitude and behavior of women toward abnormal menstrual bleeding and its impact on quality of life

Abstract

Abnormal menstrual bleeding (AMB) is a common gynecological complaint. It may have serious repercussions on women’s quality of life. Most of the studies on abnormal menstrual bleeding focus on the quantity of blood loss with little emphasis on the effect, it has on the quality of women’s life. Recent research in the area of abnormal menstrual bleeding has recognized the importance of the ‘patient experience’ as an outcome that should be measured. So, it is very important to know about women’s perception about the problem so that the healthcare professional can provide them appropriate care. The present study was undertaken to assess effect of AMB on various aspects of women’s life and to assess their knowledge toward causes and management of AMB and its health impacts. Though majority of women know about abnormal bleeding as something serious, but still they lack in depth understanding of its consequences and various treatment modalities available. Significance for public research: The article gives us valuable inputs regarding patient’s viewpoint about abnormal uterine bleeding. Knowing the patients perceptions, their attitude toward abnormal menstrual bleeding and various social factors affecting it may be very helpful for the health professionals and researchers in knowing the impact of abnormal bleeding on quality of life and hence selecting the treatment strategies that will improve patient’s satisfaction.