Original Articles FREQUENCY OF UTERINE LEIOMYOMAS IN FEMALES PRESENTING WITH ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING

Abstract

Background:

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), is defined as irregularities in the menstrual cycle with a change in recurrence, period, or quantity of bleeding. It is one of the most frequent gynaecological problems and around 10-30% of women in the reproductive age bracket are suffering from it. It accounts for about 1/3rd of all th walk-in gynaecological visits. The study aimed to determine the frequency of
uterine leiomyoma in females with abnormal uterine bleeding in a tertiary care hospital.

Material and Methods:

This cross sectional study was conducted in obstetrics and gynaecology department, Shalimar Hospital, Lahore from 1st October 2018 to 30th March 2019. A total of 130 females presenting with atypical uterine bleeding were taken in the study. Ultrasonography was done to determine the uterine fibroids. A Consultant Radiologist did ultrasound. Data was collected regarding uterine leiomyoma and was noted.

Results:

The age bracket in the present study ranged from 18 to 40 years with mean age of 33.930±3.13 years, a mean weight of 77.738±7.11 Kg and a mean duration of complaining 4.453±0.96 months. Married females were 90% and unmarried 10%. Uterine leiomyoma was seen in 19.2% patients. 68% of uterine leiomyomas were of small size and 32% of large size. 48% of uterine leiomyoma were single
and 52% were multiple.

Conclusion:

In our Pakistani populace, the prevalence of uterine leiomyoma is approximately the same as reported in multiple studies for white females and increases with age and weight