Prevalence of uterine fibroid in a South-Western Nigerian population: A sonographic study

Ukwenya, Victor Okoliko; Maduemezia, Nwakaego; Afolayan, Olasunmbo; Alese, Oluwole Ojo; Thomas, Wilson

doi:10.4103/1596-2393.158926

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“…10 Whereas only 5% case of uterine fibroid reported in a survey conducted in US among 59411 women of aged 18-54 years and 6.83% among 2575 female patients in south western Nigerian population and 15% was reported among ultrasound-diagnosed fibroids in which more found in black women compared to white women and 21.1% in north east Slovenia. [11][12][13][14] The global prevalence rate is more close to Indian scenario 24% among 46-50 years age group in rural South Indian women which supports present study prevalence rate of 20% among women of reproductive age. 15 This prevalence rate of UF was more among young age group <30 years, the peak of detected fibroids was at the age of 39, after which the prevalence of fibroids was decreasing until the age of 45 years.…”

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Predictors and symptomatic burden of uterine fibroids among women in South-Eastern India: a cross-sectional survey analysis

Swain

Yadav

Kumari

et al. 2019

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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Background: Uterine fibroid is the most common pelvic tumor in women of reproductive age and are asymptomatic in at least 50% of affected women. Various risk factors are associated with development of uterine fibroids during this reproductive age. The present study established various associated risk factors increases the prevalence of uterine fibroid among reproductive age group and clinical symptoms burden of diagnosed case.Methods: A cross sectional study design was used to collect samples for a period of six months in an OPD basis. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the 362 sample of reproductive age group (15-45 years) women in a tertiary care hospital, Southeastern India. Women diagnosed with uterine fibroid by ultrasonography were included as cases. Symptomatic features and associated risk factors of UF were collected through structure interview schedule.Results: Point prevalence of uterine fibroid among women in reproductive age group during the period of six months was 20%. Majority of them were in the age group of 30-39 years. Demographic factor such as overweight and obesity and consume dairy products daily has increased the prevalence of UF, whereas use of oral contraceptive pills and normal BMI had inverse relationship with UF risk. Most of the cases reported of having menstrual disturbances like heavy bleeding, passes blood clots during menstruation, prolonged period, urinary symptoms and pressure symptoms were considered independent predicting factors for the occurrence of uterine fibroid.Conclusions: Uterine fibroid is more prevalent among women of reproductive age causing various bleeding and renal symptoms that can have negative impact on quality of women’s life.

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Predictors and symptomatic burden of uterine fibroids among women in South-Eastern India: a cross-sectional survey analysis

Swain

Yadav

Kumari

et al. 2019

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…The observed prevalence of UL among the women is slightly lower than the incidence rate of 25.9% obtained in Enugu by Ozumba et al [6] and within the incidence range of 17.9 -26%. This value is more than the figure of 6.83 % reported in South-western Nigeria by Ukwenya et al [7] but consistent with available data [8] which suggests that UL are quite widespread benign pelvic tumour in premenopausal women, causing symptoms in about 25% of women with the general occurrence of fibroids rising to over 70%. The incidence rates reported for some other parts of Nigeria are also lower than the incidence rate recorded in this study.…”

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Prevalence and burden of symptomatic uterine leiomyomata among women in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeri

Catherine¹,

Chidiebere²,

Sani³

et al. 2021

GSC Biol. and Pharm. Sci.

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Despite high rates of Uterine Leiomyomata (UL) diagnoses found in black women, there is paucity in research. Therefore, this study aimed at estimating the prevalence and burden of symptomatic UL among women in Imo State, Nigeria. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study that was carried out in Radiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments of three hospitals and two diagnostic Centres covering the three senatorial zones in Imo State. The research was based on a convenience sampling of 2965 women within the age group of 16 to 49 that reside in the 3 senatorial zones referred for an ultrasound scan and who met the selection criteria within the period of study. Eligible and consented women responded to the questionnaire and underwent a transabdominal ultrasound. The data were analysed with the statistical program PASW 18 and p values < 0.05 were taken to be statistically significant. Weighted means and percentages were reported and prevalence across the senatorial zones was examined. Symptom burden among women with and without uterine fibroids was compared using weighted logistic regressions. Of 2965 respondents who met study inclusion criteria, a total of 652(22.0%) were diagnosed having UL while 2313 (78.0%) do not have the disease. Hence the overall prevalence of UL at clinics/Diagnostic centres in Imo State was 22%. Uterine fibroids impose a heavy burden on women aged 16–49 years in Imo State. It represents an important gynecologic pathology in women due to its relatively high prevalence and its significant impact on patient’s quality of life.

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“…The development of leiomyoma is thought to depend upon the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Studies have established the presence of oestrogen and progesterone receptors on the surface of leiomyoma along with higher mRNA and protein expression level when compared with the normal myometrium [11][12][13]. Varying degrees of symptoms have been observed in patients suffering from leiomyoma depending on the size and location of the leiomoyma [14].…”

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The Incidence, Aetiology And Treatment of Leiomyoma in Nigeria

Hollands¹

2020

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Prevalence of uterine fibroid in a South-Western Nigerian population: A sonographic study

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Predictors and symptomatic burden of uterine fibroids among women in South-Eastern India: a cross-sectional survey analysis

Predictors and symptomatic burden of uterine fibroids among women in South-Eastern India: a cross-sectional survey analysis

Prevalence and burden of symptomatic uterine leiomyomata among women in Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeri

The Incidence, Aetiology And Treatment of Leiomyoma in Nigeria

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