Vitamin D Levels And Myoma Uteri

Vitamin D Levels İn Women With and Without Myoma Uteri

Women with at least one uterine leiomyoma and polycystic ovary syndrome over 10 mm and women with normal ultrasonographic findings were included in the study. Blood samples were taken for biochemical analysis such as vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), hemoglobin (hb), hematocrit (htc), platelet (plt), and albumin. The study groups were compared in terms of these biochemical markers and family history of patients, daily sunshine hours, clothing preferences and education level.

Inclusion Criteria: The reproductive age women (25-50 years) with at least one 10 mm or larger diameter leiomyoma detected by transvaginal ultrasound were the study group.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a history of myomectomy,
• chronic systemic disease
• malignancy
• history of adenomyosis
• women in menopause
• pregnant women
• vitamin D supplementation
• lactation
• abortion and pregnancy loss in the last 6 months
• oral contraceptive / hormonal agents in the last 3 months