Fibroid in Pregnancy- Associated Factors
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Fibroids are the commonest pelvic tumors and account for major bulk of patients in gynecology. Around 40% of women in reproductive age have fibroids. The prevalence of fibroid in pregnancy ranges from 1.6 to 10.7%. Aim: To assess the factors associated with pregnancies complicated by fibroids. Materials & Methods: A case control study conducted in SAT Hospital, Trivandrum which is a tertiary care teaching Centre. Results: Fibroid in pregnancy was seen to be associated with better socioeconomic status and associated better literacy, primigravidas, nonvegetarian diet, positive family history in a first degree relative and history of infertility. Conclusion: It must be an association of a number of non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that play together in the development of fibroid
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Shahida J
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