Table 2.
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Live Birth and Non–Live Birth Groups
| Characteristic | Live birth (n=156) | Non–live birth (n=81) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.9±3.9 | 29.0±3.2 | .094 |
| Abortions before myomectomya | 0 (1) | 0 (1) | .424 |
| Operation (laparoscopy/abdominal) | 93/63 | 46/35 | .679 |
| Myoma numbera | 1 (2) | 1 (2) | .693 |
| Diameter (cm) of biggest myoma | 6.4±2.0 | 6.3±1.8 | .829 |
| Location of myomas | rs=0.198 | .002 | |
| Anterior (%) | 34.0% (53/156) | ||
| Posterior (%) | 44.2% (69/156) | .001 | |
| Others (%) | 21.8% (34/156) | ||
| Classification of myomas | rs=0.087 | .184 | |
| Uterine cavity penetration (n) | 14 | 5 | .615 |
| Uterine volume | rs=0.097 | .137 | |
| Interval (months) | 15.0±8.4 | 18.9±9.3 | .005 |
Data are mean±standard deviation values unless indicated otherwise.
a
Median (interquartile range) values.