Uterine fibroids increase the risk of preterm birth and other adverse birth events: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uterine fibroids may cause preterm birth. This meta-analysis evaluates the effect of uterine fibroids on the risk of preterm birth and other obstetric outcomes.

Methods

Using the literature review method, the databases PubMed, Medline, Embase and Central were retrieved to obtain relevant research literature. The selected studies were analyzed and evaluated. The literature was a cohort study or a case-control study of pregnant women as the research object and uterine fibroids as the exposure factor to observe adverse events during pregnancy. The chi-square test was used to test for heterogeneity. Subgroup analyses were used to explore sources of heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed using Egger's test. Enumeration data were described by odds ratio (OR). Meas

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9253953 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature