Title: Fibroid in Pregnancy- Associated Factors

Authors: Shahida J, Tanya Salim, N Syamala

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.95

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.

Keywords: Fibroid, associated factors, Leiomyoma.

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Corresponding Author

Shahida J

Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Medical College, Trivandrum