Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Arati Sohoni
Nigeria
Research Article
Risk Factors for Intrauterine Adhesions in a Black African Population - Nigerians
Author(s): Abayomi B Ajayi, Bamgboye M Afolabi, Victor Ajayi, Oluwafunmilola Biobabu, Ifeoluwa Oyetunji, Happiness Aikhuele and Arati SohoniAbayomi B Ajayi, Bamgboye M Afolabi, Victor Ajayi, Oluwafunmilola Biobabu, Ifeoluwa Oyetunji, Happiness Aikhuele and Arati Sohoni
Background: Intrauterine adhesions are associated with certain uterine procedures such as dilatation and curettage, open myomectomy and Cesarean section as well as some infections.
Objectives: To determine the most important risk factors for intrauterine adhesions among Black Africans
Study design, setting and subjects: This was a retrospective study conducted at Nordica Fertility Center (NFC). A total of 905 patients from three cities - Lagos, Abuja and Asaba, who consulted for infertility related problems and on whom hysteroscopy was performed between January 2005 and November 2014, were studied.
Main outcome measures: Performance of different uterine surgeries, type and number of different uterine surgeries performed, and presence or absence of intrauterine adhesions.
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DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000436