UNCOVERING INTRAUTERINE PATHOLOGY: HYSTEROSCOPIC FINDINGS AMONG INFERTILE WOMEN AT A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL
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| author | Fetepigi E. Amiete, *Atemie Gordon, Ekweani John, Osayande Augustine, Sheu T. Medinat, Awudu S. Toboulayefa, and Porbeni-Fumudoh B. Offiong |
| author_facet | Fetepigi E. Amiete, *Atemie Gordon, Ekweani John, Osayande Augustine, Sheu T. Medinat, Awudu S. Toboulayefa, and Porbeni-Fumudoh B. Offiong |
| contents | <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">ABSTRACT</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Background: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Hysteroscopy enables direct visualization of the uterine cavity using a hysteroscope and has transformed the diagnosis and management of intrauterine pathology in modern gynaecology. However, the World Health Organization recommends its use mainly after failed in-vitro fertilization or when other investigations, such as ultrasonography or hysterosalpingography, indicate intrauterine abnormalities. Uterine pathology remains a significant factor that can adversely affect fertility outcomes in both natural conception and assisted reproductive techniques.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Aim: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">To evaluate the role of Hysteroscopy in diagnosing the abnormalities of the uterine cavity among female being evaluated for infertility at FMC, Jabi</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Study Design: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">It was a descriptive retrospective study which was carried out on females being evaluated for infertility at FMC, Jabi between 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2021.<span> </span></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Results: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">The mean age was 40.2 ± 7.8 years. The highest percentage of the included cases were in the age group between 40-49 years (53.1%) followed by those age between 30-39 years (34.3%). Secondary infertility was the major type of infertility seen in 81.3%. Normal hysteroscopic findings were reported in 15.6% of women. The other 84.4% were with abnormal hysteroscopy. The most common reported hysteroscopic abnormality was intrauterine adhesions 34.4% followed by cervical stenosis 21.8%. </span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Conclusion: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Majority of the women who were evaluated for infertility had an abnormal finding, hence routine diagnostic hysteroscopy should be part of the infertility workup in both primary and secondary infertility</span><span lang="EN-US">.</span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | UNCOVERING INTRAUTERINE PATHOLOGY: HYSTEROSCOPIC FINDINGS AMONG INFERTILE WOMEN AT A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Fetepigi E. Amiete, *Atemie Gordon, Ekweani John, Osayande Augustine, Sheu T. Medinat, Awudu S. Toboulayefa, and Porbeni-Fumudoh B. Offiong <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">ABSTRACT</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Background: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Hysteroscopy enables direct visualization of the uterine cavity using a hysteroscope and has transformed the diagnosis and management of intrauterine pathology in modern gynaecology. However, the World Health Organization recommends its use mainly after failed in-vitro fertilization or when other investigations, such as ultrasonography or hysterosalpingography, indicate intrauterine abnormalities. Uterine pathology remains a significant factor that can adversely affect fertility outcomes in both natural conception and assisted reproductive techniques.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Aim: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">To evaluate the role of Hysteroscopy in diagnosing the abnormalities of the uterine cavity among female being evaluated for infertility at FMC, Jabi</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Study Design: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">It was a descriptive retrospective study which was carried out on females being evaluated for infertility at FMC, Jabi between 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2021.<span> </span></span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Results: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">The mean age was 40.2 ± 7.8 years. The highest percentage of the included cases were in the age group between 40-49 years (53.1%) followed by those age between 30-39 years (34.3%). Secondary infertility was the major type of infertility seen in 81.3%. Normal hysteroscopic findings were reported in 15.6% of women. The other 84.4% were with abnormal hysteroscopy. The most common reported hysteroscopic abnormality was intrauterine adhesions 34.4% followed by cervical stenosis 21.8%. </span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Conclusion: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB">Majority of the women who were evaluated for infertility had an abnormal finding, hence routine diagnostic hysteroscopy should be part of the infertility workup in both primary and secondary infertility</span><span lang="EN-US">.</span></p> |
| title | UNCOVERING INTRAUTERINE PATHOLOGY: HYSTEROSCOPIC FINDINGS AMONG INFERTILE WOMEN AT A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18154402 |