Advanced Nursing & Patient Care International Journal ISSN: 2642-0147
Research Article
Yoga can Inhibit Uterine Fibroid Growth and Improve Health- Related Quality of Life
Published: 2024-12-24

Abstract

Objective: Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women during the reproductive and menopausal phase, contribute by Several factors. Fibroids affect the menstrual cycle and pelvic pressure symptoms. These conditions can be managed medically, surgically, or through minimal access techniques, including non-invasive yoga practices. The present study aims to assess the effect of yoga on women with uterine fibroid.
Methods: The study followed single group pretest-posttest intervention design. Women (N=42) with uterine fibroid complaints, aged 25 to 45 years were selected through convenient sampling. Participants with physical disability, neurological and psychological problem were excluded. The intervention group practiced yoga one hour daily, for five days per week for 90 days. Data were collected before and after the intervention, including scan reports, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and breathe holding time, BMI, medication score, and Uterine Fibroid symptoms and Quality of life (UF-QOL) scores. Analysis was conducted based on data distribution.
Results: Post intervention, reductions were observed in uterus fibroids growth measurements (p

Keywords

Uterine Fibroids; Yoga; Stress; Quality of Life; Fibroids Growth; Women; Women Health