Frequency of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Patients with Uterine Fibroids

Abstract

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