Fertility Following Myomectomy at Aba; Southeastern Nigeria
Journal of Medical Investigations and Practice
; 9(4): 136-139, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
While hysterectomy remains the gold standard treatment for fibroids; it is an unacceptable treatment option for women who wish to conserve their fertility. The actual effects of myomectomy on fertility remain uncertain though.Objective:
The objective was to ascertain pregnancy and live birth rates among a small group of women undergoing abdominal myomectomy.Methods:
The study population consisted of women of reproductive age intending to conceive soon after undergoing abdominal myomectomy. A total of 40 women who met the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study and followed-up for 4 years. Women who achieved pregnancy within the study period were analyzed in terms of their demographics and intra-operative findings.Results:
The mean age of the women was 28 years (range 24-35) married for about 3 years. Majority of the women (50%) had more than 11 fibroid nodules; and the largest nodule was bigger than 5 cm in 35 women (87.5%). Cumulative pregnancy rate was 60% (24/40) while live birth rate was 22/40 (55%) following myomectomy and majority 19/22 achieved this within 2 years of myomectomy.Conclusion:
Myomectomy for fibroid-associated infertility increase pregnancy rates such that approximately 60% of women undergoing the procedure subsequently conceive
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Main subject:
Pregnancy Rate
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Fertility
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Uterine Myomectomy
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Leiomyoma
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Medical Investigations and Practice
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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