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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding cost-effectiveness of therapy

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Women are subjected to increased financial burden to treat underlying abnormal uterine bleeding. Annually, they loose USD $2,000.00 on account of work absences. Hormonal medications range from USD $172.00 for contraceptive pills, USD $930.00 for levonorgestrel IUD and upwards of USD $30,000.00 for hysterectomies.

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

Cost-effectiveness of Therapy

Cost related to the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding depends on the underlying cause. Studies show that women in the United States have lost more than USD $2,000.00 annually due cyclical pain and resultant work absences. The annual cost of fibroids was calculated to be USD $4.1-$9.4 billion.[1]

Treatment Costs for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Treatment modality Cost-effectiveness
Contraceptive Pill[2] USD $172.00
Levonorgestrel IUD[3] USD $930.00; Copper-T IUD is a cheaper IUD but would exacerbate vaginal bleeding and is not recommended (USD $647.00)
Abdominal Hysterectomy[4] USD $43,622.00; costs vary depending on operative time, and length of stay
Vaginal Hysterectomy[4] USD $31,934.00; costs vary depending on operative time, and length of stay
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy[4] USD $38,312.00; costs vary depending on operative time, and length of stay
Robotic Hysterectomy[4] USD $49,526.00; costs vary depending on operative time, and length of stay
References

References

  1. ↑ Whitaker L, Critchley HO (2016). “Abnormal uterine bleeding”. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 34 ( ): 54–65. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.11.012. PMC 4970656. PMID 26803558.
  2. ↑ Torres A, Forrest JD (1983). “The costs of contraception”. Fam Plann Perspect. 15 (2): 70–2. PMID 6671479.
  3. ↑ Trussell J, Lalla AM, Doan QV, Reyes E, Pinto L, Gricar J (2009). “Cost effectiveness of contraceptives in the United States”. Contraception. 79 (1): 5–14. doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2008.08.003. PMC 3638200. PMID 19041435.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Wright KN, Jonsdottir GM, Jorgensen S, Shah N, Einarsson JI (2012). “Costs and outcomes of abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomies”. JSLS. 16 (4): 519–24. doi:10.4293/108680812X13462882736736. PMC 3558885. PMID 23484557.

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