Incidence of fibroid and its effects on fertility in Eleme local government area of Rivers State

Barinua K. Gbaranor; Clinton D. Orupabo; Nazor P. Barinua Gbaranor; Peace E. Okpara; Progress D. Victor

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20201910

Authors

Barinua K. Gbaranor Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Clinton D. Orupabo Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Nazor P. Barinua Gbaranor Department of Office and Information Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Peace E. Okpara Department of Human Physiology, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Progress D. Victor Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20201910

Keywords:

Effects, Fibroid, Fertility, Incidence

Abstract

Background: Fibroid is a gynaecological problem that affects women of reproductive age across the globe especially among the black race. This study was done to evaluate the incidence of fibroid and its effects on fertility in Eleme Local Government Area.

Methods: It is a cross-sectional study with 60 participants aged 18-28 years, 29-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years and >60 years.

Results: The study revealed that 90% of the respondents have fibroid and 10% do not have fibroid. The effects range from painful menstruation, heavy menses, irregular menstruation and infertility at the values of 63.3%, 48.3%, 51.7% and 86.8% respectively.

Conclusions: Though the effects of fibroids are universal, our study population seems to show some effects more common to them.

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