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This study aims to evaluate levels of specific haemostatic parameters in women diagnosed with uterine fibroids.

Evaluation of the Levels of Some Haemostatic Parameters in Women with Uterine Fibroid in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Cross-sectional study evaluates haemostatic changes in women with uterine fibroids, suggesting implications for management.

This study aims to evaluate levels of specific haemostatic parameters in women diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
Cross-sectional design with 240 women aged 20 to 45 years.
120 women with uterine fibroids and 120 control subjects.
Blood samples collected for analyses of haemostatic parameters using ELISA.
Statistical analysis performed with SPSS software version 27.
Significantly higher mean levels of von willebrand factor in women with uterine fibroids (37.64 ng/ml) compared to controls (24.54 ng/ml).
Elevated levels of transforming growth factor, collagen, and fibrinogen in the fibroid group compared to controls.
No significant differences in haemostatic parameters among fibroid subjects based on age.

Davies et al. (2026) studied this question.

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