Investigation of and prescribing for women referred to and operated on in secondary care
| For all women (n=885) | Women referred n (%) | Women not referred n (%) | Difference in proportions (%) | 95% CI for difference | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaginal examination | 172 (51.7) | 198 (35.9) | 15.8 | 9.1 to 22.5 | <0.001 |
| Full blood count | 172 (51.7) | 176 (31.9) | 19.8 | 13.1 to 26.4 | <0.001 |
| Pelvic ultrasound scan | 67 (20.1) | 44 (8.0) | 12.1 | 7.3 to 17.0 | <0.001 |
| No medical treatment | 52 (15.6) | 150 (27.2) | 11.6 | 6.2 to 16.9 | <0.001 |
| Tranexamic acid and/or mefenamic acid | 152 (45.6) | 177 (32.1) | 13.6 | 7.0 to 20.2 | <0.001 |
| For women referred (n=333) | Women operated on n (%) | Women not operated on n (%) |
Difference in proportions (%) | 95% CI for difference | p Value |
| No medical treatment | 20 (14.0) | 32 (16.8) | 2.8 | −4.9 to 10.6 | 0.48 |
| Tranexamic acid and/or mefenamic acid | 68 (47.6) | 84 (44.2) | 3.3 | −7.5 to 14.2 | 0.54 |