Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Imam Abdulrahman Alfaisal Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Association Between Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids and Venous Thromboembolism Risk: A Correlational Descriptive Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Sara Majed Saab*, Ateeq Mohammad Algarni, Majed Ameen Saab, Rateb Abd Alrazak Daowd, Majed Abdulhadi Almograbi, Naeemah Yahiya Abdulkader, Khaled Abdulkarim Rakhil, Naif Mansour Alrashed, Raed Fahad Albusayyis, Buran Kheir Bismar, Yazeed Saad Alyousef and Eden Claire Celestra
Background: Many women develop uterine fibroids, which are benign but can cause discomfort such as pelvic pain, pressure and excessive menstrual bleeding. While they are not usually a major health concern, some studies indicate that larger fibroids could contribute to an increased risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), including DVT and PE. VTE is often underdiagnosed, particularly in women with conditions like uterine fibroids, but it's still uncertain how much they contribute to the VTE risk. One possible explanation is that larger fibroids put pressure on major veins, such as the iliac veins or inferior vena cava, slowing blood flow and making clots more likely. The connection between symptomatic fibroids and VTE is something that needs more attention to improve patient care. Even though fibroids are quite common, there isn’t much research on how often VTE.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0870.25.15.587