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Long Term Health Related Quality Of Life Following Uterine Fibroid Embolization At Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Michael Muthoka Kioko

Theses & Dissertations

Background: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is one of the effective options available for treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with documented improvement in the quality of life and reduction in symptoms. Most of the studies have demonstrated an improvement in the quality of life over a short to intermediate period. We carried out this study to assess the long-term quality of life following uterine fibroid embolization in a predominantly black population. There are no identified studies locally or in Africa addressing this issue whereas studies done elsewhere indicate a probable increased fibroid disease burden among black women.

Objectives: Our objectives in …