Table 5.
Obstetric outcomes between patients with single or multiple fibroids.
| Outcomes | Patients with single fibroid (N) | Patients with multiple fibroids (N) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threatened miscarriage (16) | 9 | 7 | 0.077 |
| Preterm labor (10) | 4 | 6 | 0.88 |
| Antepartum bleeding—placenta previa (1) | 1 | 0 | 0.96 |
| Abdominal pain needing admission (1) | 1 | 0 | 0.96 |
| Laparotomy due to pain (1) | 0 | 1 | 0.96 |
| Postpartum hemorrhage (2) | 1 | 1 | 1.0 |
| Blood transfusion (1) | 1 | 0 | 0.96 |
| Spontaneous abortion (1) | 0 | 1 | 0.96 |
| Premature delivery (13) | 8 | 5 | 0.187 |
| Delivery at 37–41 weeks (33) | 19 | 14 | 0.586 |
| Vaginal delivery (7) | 3 | 4 | 0.97 |
| Cesarean sections (39) | 22 | 17 | 0.123 |
Values are given as number; P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.