TITLE:
Associated Factors and Consequences of Uterine Fibroids in Hospitals in the Borgou Department of Benin in 2022
AUTHORS:
Mahublo Vinadou Vodouhe, Sedjro Raoul Atade, Yèyinou Aurelle Ahouingnan, Bernard Agossou, Bernard Akouodé Thomas Hounto, Goudi Orou Bodedjo, Nouessèwa Fanny Maryline Hounkponou Ahouingnan, Kabibou Salifou
KEYWORDS:
Uterine Fibroid, Associated Factor, Consequence, Benin
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Reproductive Sciences,
Vol.12 No.1,
February
27,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecological tumors in women of
childbearing age and have multiple clinical manifestations. Objective: To determine factors associated with uterine fibroids in the Borgou department
of Benin in 2022. Method: Descriptive, analytical cross-sectional study
from August 22 to September 22, 2022. The sample consisted of women consulting
for gynecological problems in 6 hospitals in the Borgou department in the North
of Benin. Results: Of the 744 women surveyed, 10.1% were diagnosed with uterine
fibroids. Women with uterine fibroids were often married, paucigesture, and
nulliparous. Their main reasons for consultation were the desire for motherhood
(50.7%), pelvic pain (46.7%), and genital hemorrhage (14.7%). Age, history of
miscarriage, high blood pressure, and diabetes were significantly associated
with the presence of uterine fibroids (Conclusion: Uterine
fibroids are common in hospitals in northern Benin. There were factors
associated with them that should be taken into account in management
strategies.