Comparative Study of Ormeloxifene and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of ormeloxifene with medroxyprogesterone acetate in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Material and Method

440 Patients were divided into two groups. In group A, ormeloxifene was given at the dosage of 60 mg twice a week for 3 months followed by 60 mg once a week for 1 month. In group B, medroxyprogesterone acetate was given at the dosage of 10 mg twice a day from day 5 to day 25 of the menstrual cycle. At follow-ups, patients were assessed for PBAC score, endometrial thickness by USG, hemoglobin level, and the side effects of drug therapy.

Results

There were 240 patients in group A and 200 in group B. Reduction in median PBAC score was 79.4 % in group A and 75 % in group B after 4 months of treatment. The mean duration of bleeding reduced to 4.8 from 9 in group A and 5 from 8.7 in group B. Mean hemoglobin was increased from 8.6 to 9.8 g % in group A and from 8.7 to 9.9 g % in group B; endometrial thickness was reduced from 7.7 mm to 6.8 mm in group A and from 7.4 mm to 6.9 mm in group B.

Conclusion

We conclude from this study that ormeloxifene should be considered the first choice in the management of AUB, especially in the perimenopausal age group where amenorrhea is acceptable.