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ArticleCureus2025

Patterns and Outcomes in the Management of Uterine Fibroids: A Hospital-Based Retrospective Study.

Umm E Habiba, Netasha Nazar, Kashaf Fatima, Asad Ur Rehman, Aneeqa Ashraf, Mamoona Kouser, Noor Alfardan, Yusuf Yusuf, Maryyam Islam

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Umm E HabibaObstetrics and Gynecology, District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Okara, Okara, PAK.
Netasha NazarObstetrics and Gynecology, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Kashaf FatimaObstetrics and Gynecology, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, PAK.
Asad Ur RehmanNeurosurgery, Combined Military Hospital Lahore, Lahore, PAK.
Aneeqa AshrafObstetrics and Gynecology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe, GBR.
Mamoona KouserObstetrics and Gynecology, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital Islamabad, Islamabad, PAK.
Noor AlfardanGeneral Medicine, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, JOR.
Yusuf YusufSurgery, Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate, GBR.
Maryyam IslamResearch and Innovation, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUterine fibroids are common benign tumors that can cause significant symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and reproductive issues.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical patterns, treatment modalities, and patient outcomes associated with uterine fibroids.

methodsThis retrospective study was conducted at DHQ Hospital Okara, Okara, Pakistan, from June 2024 to December 2024. Data were collected from the medical records of 355 patients diagnosed with symptomatic uterine fibroids. Women who had confirmed uterine fibroids diagnosed through ultrasound were included in the study. Women who received treatment for uterine fibroids and patients with incomplete medical records were excluded from the study. Data were collected from medical records. The demographic information included age, marital status, parity, and reproductive history.

resultsThe majority of patients were aged between 35 and 50 years (69.9%), with a mean age of 41.2 ± 7.83 years. Most patients were premenopausal (231, 65%) and multiparous (266, 74.9%). The most common symptoms were menorrhagia (248, 69.9%) and pelvic pain (195, 54.9%). The most frequent treatment modality was hormonal therapy (142, 40%), followed by surgical management (89, 25.1%) and minimally invasive procedures (53, 14.9%). Symptom improvement was highest in the minimally invasive group (92, 80%), while surgical treatments showed high patient satisfaction (64, 90%).

conclusionsIt is concluded that the treatment of uterine fibroids is largely influenced by factors such as age, fibroid size, and the severity of symptoms.

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clinical symptomsmedical managmentpatientsreproductiveuterine fibroids

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PMCPMC12065966

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