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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (PALM-COEIN) / Endometrial Sampling โ€” UPSC CMS MCQs (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · 3 questions

2022 P2 Q65

Q1. In the PALM-COEIN classification by FIGO for abnormal uterine bleeding, ovulatory dysfunction is the cause in which one of the following conditions?

  1. Adenomyosis
  2. Pelvic inflammatory disease
  3. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  4. Ovarian cancer

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 194

2025 P2 Q65

Q2. Causes of AUB are subdivided by the acronym PALM-COEIN. What are the characteristics of PALM causes? I. Structural lesions II. Diagnosed by ultrasound III. Confirmed by histopathology Select the correct answer using the code:

  1. I and II only
  2. I and III only
  3. I, II and III
  4. II and III only

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 449

2025 P2 Q72

Q3. Which of the following are indications of endometrial sampling? I. Endometrial tuberculosis II. Endometrial polyp III. Postmenopausal bleeding IV. Abnormal uterine bleeding Select the correct answer using the code:

  1. I, II and III
  2. I, II and IV
  3. I, III and IV
  4. II, III and IV

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 451

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