Table 1.
Demographic criteria of the study groups
| Characteristics | Group I (n = 43) | Group II (n = 43) | Group III (n = 43) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47.3 ± 4.46 | 47.67 ± 4.24 | 47.74 ± 3.98 | 0.873 |
| Weight (kg) | 68.63 ± 6.98 | 68.7 ± 6.2 | 68.77 ± 6.86 | 0.995 |
| Height (cm) | 162.5 ± 4.27 | 163.7 ± 4.44 | 163.7 ± 4.73 | 0.362 |
| BMI | 25.94 ± 2.1 | 25.64 ± 2.17 | 25.6 ± 2.21 | 0.760 |
| Initial hemoglobin | 10.54 ± 0.78 | 10.52 ± 0.71 | 10.52 ± 0.74 | 0.983 |
| DM | 10(23.3) | 9 (20.9) | 11 (25.6) | 0.878 |
| Hypertension | 13(30.2) | 15 (34.9) | 14 (32.6) | 0.900 |
| Uterine size (weeks) | 12.9 ± 3.13 | 12.56 ± 3.002 | 12.88 ± 3.06 | 0.829 |
| Previous scar | 12 (27.9) | 13 (30.2) | 15 (34.9) | 0.776 |
| Indication of hysterectomy | ||||
| Myoma | 13 (30.2%) | 15 (34.9) | 14 (32.6) | 0.991 |
| Chronic pelvic pain | 6 (14.0) | 7 (16.3) | 8 (18.6) | |
| Endometrial hyperplasia | 7 (16.3) | 6 (14.0) | 7 (16.3) | |
| Menorrhagia–metrorrhagia | 17 (39.5%) | 15 (34.9) | 14 (32.6) | |
Variables are presented as mean ± standard deviation and number (percentage)
BMI Body mass index, DM diabetes mellitus, CPP chronic pelvic pain
Statistical significance if P value ≤ 0.05