Chukwuemeka C Okoro, Okechukwu C Ikpeze, George U Eleje, Gerald O Udigwe, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama, Joseph O Ugboaja, Chukwunonso I Enechukwu, Osita S Umeononihu, Chukwudi A Ogabido, Charlotte Oguejiofor, Tobechi Njoku, Richard O Egeonu, Chigozie Okafor, Hillary I Obiagwu, Chukwudubem C Onyejiaka, Afam B Obidike, Christian E Onah, Ifeanyi Uzukwu, Amarachukwu D Okoro, Evaristus C Ezema, Adaobi Ibekwe, Joseph I Ikechebelu
OBJECTIVE: Uterine leiomyoma is a common gynecological condition that negatively affects women's quality of life. Vitamin D plays an important role in tumor development and progression. However, clinical studies comparing serum vitamin D levels between women with and without uterine leiomyomas are limited and inconclusive. This study aimed to compare serum vitamin D levels in women with and without uterine leiomyomas. METHODS: This hospital-based case-control study included 150 women who visited a gynecological clinic...
October 17, 2023: Obstetrics & Gynecology Science