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C O M P A R I S O N O F A N T I O X I D A N T S A N D O X I D A N T S A M O N G W O M E N W I T H A N D W I T H O U T U T E R I N E F I B R O I D S A T T E N D I N G T H E G Y N A E C O L O G Y O U T - P A T I E N T C L I N I C O F L A G O S U N I V E R S I T Y T E A C H I N G H O S P I T A L , L A G O S

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Supervisor: Dr. C.C. Makwe ,Dr. A.A. Oluwole
Faculty: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Institution of Training: LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Month: 11
Year: 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine fibroids are common in women of reproductive age group. Black race is a risk factor for oxidative stress as well uterine fibroids. Reactive oxygen species have been implicated in the development of pro-fibrotic diseases including uterine fibroids. There is paucity of data on the possible link between oxidative stress and uterine fibroids among black women of reproductive age. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure and compare the serum levels of antioxidants and oxidants in women with and without uterine fibroids. Methods: A total of 88 women were recruited. Blood samples were obtained and analysed for serum levels of selected antioxidants and oxidants. Pelvic ultrasound scan was carried out on all participants. Mann-Whitney U Test and Student’s t-test were used for comparison of continuous variables; Chi square test was used for categorical variables. Simple linear and multiple regression analysis were conducted. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

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