Table 1.
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Pregnancy and Nonpregnancy Groups
| Characteristic | Pregnancy (n=237) | No pregnancy (n=234) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 30.0±3.7 | 31.2±4.1 | .000 |
| Abortions before myomectomya | 0 (1) | 0 (1) | .996 |
| Operation (laparoscopy/abdominal) | 139/98 | 141/93 | .778 |
| Myoma numbera | 2 (2) | 1 (2) | .283 |
| Diameter of biggest myoma | 6.3±1.9 | 5.8±1.6 | .002 |
| ≤5 cm | 4.8±0.6 | 4.4±0.9 | .001 |
| 5–10 cm | 7.2±1.3 | 6.8±1.1 | .003 |
| >10 cm | 11.9±0.4 | 11.5±0.7 | .286 |
| Location of myomas | rs=0.064 | .163 | |
| Classification of myomas | rs=0.011 | .811 | |
| Intramural (%) | 50.1% (214/427) | ||
| Subserosa (%) | 55% (22/40) | ||
| Submucous (%) | 25% (1/4) | ||
| Uterine cavity penetration (n) | 19 | 18 | 1.000 |
| Uterine volume | rs=0.082 | .075 |
Data are mean±standard deviation values unless indicated otherwise.
a
Median (interquartile range) values.