Table 2.
The frequency of symptoms among the participants, stratified by recurrence.
Symptoms | Overall (n = 120) | Recurrent (n = 4) | Non-recurrent (n = 116) | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Any symptom | 47 (39.2) | 4 (100.0) | 43 (37.1) | 0.022 |
Unusual pain | 22 (18.3) | 2 (50.0) | 20 (17.2) | 0.153 |
Pelvis | 2 (1.7) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.7) | 1.000 |
Abdomen | 9 (7.5) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (7.8) | 1.000 |
Hip | 3 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000 |
Neck | 3 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000 |
Shoulder | 3 (2.5) | 1 (25.0) | 2 (1.7) | 0.097 |
Arms | 2 (1.7) | 1 (25.0) | 1 (0.9) | 0.066 |
Legs | 4 (3.3) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (3.4) | 1.000 |
Chest | 3 (2.5) | 1 (25.0) | 2 (1.7) | 0.097 |
Back/Lumbar | 6 (5.0) | 2 (50.0) | 4 (3.4) | 0.012 |
Bone | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.9) | 1.000 |
Intercourse | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.9) | 1.000 |
Unusual bleeding | 5 (4.2) | 3 (75.0) | 2 (1.7) | < 0.001 |
Vaginal | 5 (4.2) | 3 (75.0) | 2 (1.7) | < 0.001 |
Rectal | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Urethral | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Skin abnormalities | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Groin | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Inner thighs | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Vagina | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Vulva | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Rectum area | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Frequent urination or | ||||
voiding | 6 (5.0) | 1 (25.0) | 5 (4.3) | 0.188 |
Difficulty/painful urination | 3 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000 |
Diarrhea | 4 (3.3) | 1 (25.0) | 3 (2.6) | 0.128 |
Constipation | 3 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000 |
Bloated abdomen | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.9) | 1.000 |
Coughing | 2 (1.7) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.7) | 1.000 |
Shortness of breath | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.9) | 1.000 |
Irregular heartbeat | 1 (0.8) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.9) | 1.000 |
Headache | 5 (4.2) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (4.3) | 1.000 |
Loss of sensation | 3 (2.5) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (2.6) | 1.000 |
Decreased appetite | 5 (4.2) | 1 (25.0) | 4 (3.4) | 0.158 |
Nausea | 4 (3.3) | 1 (25.0) | 3 (2.6) | 0.128 |
Vomiting | 2 (1.7) | 1 (25.0) | 1 (0.9) | 0.066 |
Weight loss | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Fatigue | 11 (9.2) | 3 (75.0) | 8 (6.9) | 0.002 |
Swelling of legs | 3 (2.5) | 1 (25.0) | 2 (1.7) | 0.097 |
Depression | 2 (1.7) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.7) | 1.000 |
Fever | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Dizziness/blackout | 4 (3.3) | 1 (25.0) | 3 (2.6) | 0.128 |
Enlarged lymph node/glands | 2 (1.7) | 1 (25.0) | 1 (0.9) | 0.066 |
NA, not applicable.