FIGO classification system for the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in non-gravid women of reproductive age (mnemonic)

Last revised by Craig Hacking on 18 May 2021

The FIGO classification system for the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in non-gravid women of reproductive age has a mnemonic at its core 1:

  • PALM-COEIN

The "PALM" causes are considered structural and the "COEIN" (coin) causes are considered non-structural.

Mnemonic

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