OBJECTIVE:

To update the new terminology of abnormal uterine bleeding and the PALM COEIN classification

METHOD:

Bibliographic search of articles published in English or Spanish with the keyword PALM COEIN. From the first article published in 2010 to 2018 in the MedLine, PubMed, Embase and Ovid databases.

RESULTS:

64 articles were collected, but only 18 mentioned the term, 24 were repeated. 22 were selected that dealt with the subject under study and were referred to with the current classification, of these works 6 were cohort, 2 systematic review, 2 newsletters and 12 theme reviews.

CONCLUSION:

This new terminology will facilitate understanding and communication, independent of language and culture, in addition to the most understandable approach with our patients. This classification of PALM COEIN facilitates the epidemiological, etiological investigation and treatment of patients with abnormal uterine bleeding.