Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, also known as abnormal uterine bleeding, is irregular bleeding occurring in the absence of any recognizable pelvic pathology. Pregnancy is a common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. The main causes of uterine bleeding can be fibroids in the uterus, infection of the cervix, and cancer of the uterus in some cases. Medications causing dysfunctional uterine bleeding are birth control pills, hormonal agents, and Coumadin.
Rising prevalence of uterine disorders such as uterine cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and uterine polyps drive the market growth. Furthermore, rising prevalence of uterine cancer, and demand for diagnosis and treatment measures also influence the market growth. According to the Cancer Research, in 2014, 9324 new cases of uterine cancer were diagnosed in U.K and the number is expected to increase in the near future.
According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, endometrial cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women worldwide, with 320,000 new cases diagnosed in 2012. It also stated that about 53% of endometrial cancer cases occurred in the developed countries.
The global dysfunctional uterine bleeding market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.
Key Players in the Global Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Market
Some of the key players in this market are B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), Hologic Inc. (U.S.), Karl Storz Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany), Medgyn Products, Inc., Olympus (Japan), Richard Wolf GmbH (Germany), Stryker (U.S.), Xion Medical GmbH (Germany), Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India), Torrent Phamraceuticals (India).
Segments
The global dysfunctional uterine bleeding market is segmented on the basis of type, diagnosis, treatment, and end user.
On the basis of type, market is segmented into ovulatory, and anovulatory.
On the basis of diagnosis, the market is segmented into hysteroscopy, ultrasonography, dilation and curettage, endometrial biopsy, and others.
On the basis of treatment, the market is segmented into pharmacologic treatment, hysterectomy, endometrial ablation, and others. The pharmacologic treatment includes oral contraceptives, estrogen, progestins, desmopressin and others.
On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, pharmaceutical companies, and others.