UTERINE LEIOMYOMA: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND PERCEIVED IMPACT ON WOMEN’S HEALTH LIFE

OBJECTIVES:  Uterine leiomyoma otherwise known as uterine fibroid is the abnormal growth (benign tumour) of the smooth muscle of the uterus. This study was conducted to identify the  clinical features and the effects on their quality of life factors with the occurrence of uterine fibroids. METHODS: Cross-sectional study research design was used. The sample constituted 370 patients diagnosed with uterine fibroids, starting from November 2021 to May 2022. RESULT: Heavy menstrual bleeding was found to be the most common clinical manifestation seen in women with uterine leiomyoma. Hypothyroidism was seen to be associated with uterine leiomyoma. Generalized fatigue was the main issue faced by many along with difficulty to do daily chores. All these issues caused mental stress in women to a large extent. CONCLUSION: The associated factors, clinical manifestations and perceived impact on women’s health life of uterine leiomyoma was studied. Age (41-60), overweight and family history were the associated factors of uterine leiomyoma. Uterine fibroids negatively impacted the quality of life in women