Vitamin D Levels And Myoma Uteri
Vitamin D Levels And 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