Epidemiological features of uterine fibroid-associated imaging changes in Chinese women of reproductive age: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate uterine fibroid (UF)-associated imaging changes, and their prevalence, incidence and potential risk factors in the Chinese population.

Design

This was a retrospective observational study using health examination data.

Setting

A physical examination centre in Nanchong, China, between October 2017 and December 2020.

Participants

A total of 33 915 Chinese women older than 15 years of age underwent uterine imaging during the study period.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

This study identified entries of UF-associated imaging changes through a two-round expert consultation and calculated prevalence and incidence of UF-associated imaging changes. Logistic regression estimated the association (OR, 95% CI of body mass index, high

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature