Relationship between a uterine fibroid diagnosis and the risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes: a cohort study.

Kamilla K KarlsenUlrik Schiøler KesmodelOle MogensenPeter HumaidanPernille Ravn

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

We found a strong association between clinically significant uterine fibroids and preterm birth, and an association between clinically significant uterine fibroids and CS. In contrast, no association between clinically significant uterine fibroids and PPH, placental abruption or IUGR was seen.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
low birth weight
magnetic resonance
gestational age
magnetic resonance imaging
emergency department
computed tomography
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
contrast enhanced
glycemic control