Sonographic findings and actual management after sonography (n = 89)
| Actual management, n | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonographic findings | Watchful waiting | Medicationa | Referral | Additional investigation | Total |
| Normal findings | 33 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 60 |
| Fibroids | |||||
| Suggestive of intracavitary abnormality | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
| Fibroids ≥3 cmb | 0 | 3c | 6d | 1e | 10 |
| Other findingsf | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 34 | 23 | 27 | 5 | 89 |
↵a Start or stop medication, including replacement of an intrauterine contraceptive device.
↵b In seven patients sonography yielded as well findings suggestive of intracavitary abnormalities.
↵c In two patients sonography yielded as well findings suggestive of intracavitary abnormalities.
↵d In four patients sonography yielded as well findings suggestive of intracavitary abnormalities.
↵e In one patient sonography yielded as well findings suggestive of intracavitary abnormalities.
↵f In two patients ovarian cysts were seen, and in one patient a dehiscent caesarean section scar.