Open AccessFrequency of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Patients with Uterine Fibroids
Author(s) -
Lubna Tahir,
Sarah Amin,
Waseem Khan,
Majid Khan
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
journal of saidu medical college
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1819-4583
DOI - 10.52206/jsmc.2022.12.1.702
Subject(s) - medicine , uterine fibroids , menstrual bleeding , infertility , pelvic pain , gynecology , obstetrics , surgery , pregnancy , genetics , biology
Background: Uterine fibroids are the most common form of benign uterine tumors and cause severe menstrual bleeding pelvic pain, infertility, and pressure. Almost one-third of women with uterine fibroids seek treatment. Objective: To determine the frequency of heavy menstrual bleeding in patients presenting with uterine fibroids. Material and Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in DHQ Hospital Timergara for six months, a total of 147 females presenting with uterine fibroids fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected through a consecutive sampling technique. All the patients were subjected to ultrasound examination.Results: The mean age recorded was 30.45±7.9. 37 (25.2%) patients were in the age group of 18 to 24 years, 51 (34.7%) patients were in the age group of 25 to 34 years and 59 (40.1%) patients were in the age group of 35 to 45 years. Frequency of HMB was 31.3%.Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding in patients presenting with uterine fibroids.Keywords: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding; Uterine Fibroids