ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the impact of uterine artery embolization (UAE) tor uterine fibroids on ovarian function in young woman. Methods From 50 young patients with symptomatic leiomyomas managed with UAE, completed follow-up 24-36 months of clinical symptomatic, ovarian function continue and pregnancy outcome. All patients participants ranged in age from 24 to 40 years, divided into lower 35 years group (30 cases)and over 35 years group (20 cases). Results There was no significant difference in serum FSH, LH and E2 levels between two groups before UAE and 3-6, 12, 24-36 months after UAE(P > 0.05).The comparison of serum FSH, LH and E2 levels between two groups at the same time points before and after UAE were no significant difference (P> 0.05). Menstrual blood loss reduced and duration of flow shorted after UAE in two groups, the differences were significant (P < 0.05). Cycle interval in over 35 years group was longer in 3-6 months after UAE than that before UAE, the difference was significant (P <0.05). There were 2 patients occurred transient secondary amenorrhea after UAE in lower 35 years group, 3 patients occurred in over 35 years group. One patient had menopausal syndrome in 37 months after UAE, and serum FSH and LH levels were found to heighten obviously, 47% pregnancies and 30% deliveries in lower 35 years group, 45% pregnancies and 20% deliveries in over 35 years group. Conclusion Transient secondary amenorrhea would have been occurred in young patients with uterine fibroid performed UAE, no prematureo varian failure and premature menopause.