Determine the Relationship Between Hypertension and Uterine Fibroids

Md Sayed Ali Sheikh¹, Umme Salma²

Keywords: Hypertension, Uterine Fibroid, Factors Relationship, Case-control.

DOI: 10.63475/yjm.v4i1.0005

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.63475/yjm.v4i1.0005

Publish Date: 23-05-2025

Pages: 160 - 163

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Downloads: 3

Author Affiliation:

1 Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2 Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have linked uterine fibroids to hypertension, suggesting that this condition may be a risk factor unique to women. These days, fibroids are the main cause of myomectomy and hysterectomy. This study aimed to ascertain the relationship between uterine fibroids and hypertension in Saudi women.

Methods: This case-control study was carried out between January 2023 and January 2024 on patients with uterine fibroids and non-uterine fibroids who had an appointment for surgery at the gynecological department of the Maternal and Children Hospital (MCH) Sakaka, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia. Blood pressure readings and fibroid diameters are important factors in studying uterine fibroids.

Results: The 140 individuals who were split into 70 cases and 70 control groups had average ages of 41.62±2.16 and 44±1.10. 95 participants had menorrhagia, which was the most common ailment in both groups. In contrast to the controls, the uterine fibroid cases had significantly higher rates of anemia (54.2%), OCP (12.8%), infertility (11.4%), and abortion (37.1%) (P<0.001). 48.5% of uterine fibroids had hypertension, compared to 17.1% of controls (P<0.001).

Conclusion: There is a considerable relationship between uterine fibroids and hypertension. Anemia, infertility, and abortion are higher in uterine fibroid cases.