A SURVEY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF UTERINE FIBROIDS AMONG WOMEN IN BATHINDA REGION

A uterine fibroid is a widespread benign(non– cancerous) tumor of smooth muscle of the uterus. They are the most common pelvic tumor in women of childbearing age, and  in at least 50% of affected womenare asymptomatic. The aim and objective of the study was to assess the quality of life of women’s with symptomatic uterine fibroids and  to assess the knowledge regarding uterine fibroids among women. The study was conducted at Department of gynecology at Adesh Hospital, Bathinda. The duration of the study was 3 months. The study was started after getting approval from AIPBS, Departmental Research Committee Adesh University, Bathinda, Punjab. The confidence interval was of the study was selected as 95% and the sample size was calculated through epi info. Overall, 112 participates were enrolled in the study as per sample size. Women of  age group 30-45 years  with uterine fibroids and  complaints of heavy menstrual bleeding and other symptoms were included as cases. After a written informed consent form, a self-made questionnaire was used to collect information about severity of symptoms, due to uterine fibroids. The recorded data will be analyzed as per objectives of  the study and the data analysis was done using MS.excel. Uterine fibroids causing several menstrual symptoms (heavy bleeding with blood clots, prolonged and frequent periods, irregular /Unpredictable periods) and bladder and bowel symptoms (frequent urination during the daytime, frequent urination during the nighttime, pressure or tightness in pelvic area) that can have negative   impact on quality of women’s life. Patients feel weakness /fatigue, sad, discouraged or hopeless and felt stressful and embarrassment due to this disease condition which a result interferes daily activity.

Key-words: Menstrual symptoms, bladder and bowel symptoms, Anemia, Infertility, Quality of life, Uterine fibroids,