Comparative evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Ormeloxifene and combined oral contraceptives in dysfunctional uterine bleeding

  • Dr. Vartika Agrawal Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRMS IMS, Bhojipura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr Namita Agrawal Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRMS IMS, Bhojipura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr. J.K. Goel Professor and HOD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRMS IMS, Bhojipura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dr S Sah Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRMS IMS, Bhojipura, Uttar Pradesh, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/joog.2019.i04.04
Keywords: Ormeloxifene, Combined Oral Contraceptives, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Abstract

Introduction: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is an abnormal uterine bleeding, in the absence of any organic, systemic or iatrogenic cause. Pharmacological treatment options available are combined oral contraceptive pills, progestogens, danazol, gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, SERMs, prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, anti-fibrinolytics and ethamsylate. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ormeloxifene and compare it to combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Method: Hundred women aged 20-50 years presenting with DUB were randomly allocated to two groups of 50 each. Group A were given Ormeloxifene tablet 60 mg twice a week for 12 weeks, followed by 60 mg once a week for 12 weeks. Group B were given OCPs containing 30 microgram Ethinyloestradiol and 150 microgram Levonorgestrel from day 1 to day 21st of the menstrual cycle for 6 cycles. The outcome was studied by assessment of menstrual blood loss by Pictorial Blood loss Assessment Chart (PBAC) score, Hb level in g/dl, endometrial thickness in mm, patient’s level of satisfaction and any drug side effects at the end of 6 months.

Results: The reduction in mean PBAC score with Ormeloxifene (330 to 2.8) was significantly more than with oral contraceptive pills (317 to 74) at 6 months (P<0.001). In both the groups mean hemoglobin level increased but rise in Hb in group A (1.5 g/dl) was more as compared to the rise in Hb in group B (1.2 g/dl). The mean endometrial thickness decreased in both the groups but the decrease in group A (9.6 mm to 8.4 mm) was not statistically significant as compared to the decrease in group B (9.8 mm to 6.4 mm). The side effects were minimal in both the groups. 22% patients with Ormeloxifene and 10% with oral contraceptive pills were highly satisfied with their treatment.

Conclusion: Ormeloxifene is effective in control of DUB and can be used as an alternative to OCP for treatment of DUB with possibly minimal side effects and better dosage compliance.

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DOI: 10.17511/joog.2019.i04.04
Published: 2019-10-31
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Agrawal, V., Agrawal, N., Goel, J., & Sah, S. (2019). Comparative evaluation of the efficacy and safety of Ormeloxifene and combined oral contraceptives in dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Obs Gyne Review: Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology, 5(4), 197-202. https://doi.org/10.17511/joog.2019.i04.04
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