Risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia concomitant endometrial polyps in pre- and post-menopausal women

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(13):5423-5. doi: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.13.5423.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia concomitant endometrial polyps in pre- and post-menopausal women.

Materials and methods: A total of 203 patients undergoing endometrial sampling before hysterectomy were evaluated in this retrospective study. Data recorded were age, gravidity, parity, body mass index (BMI: weight(kg)/height(m)2), endometrial thickness (ET), menopausal status, presence of adenomyosis and diabetes mellitus.

Results: Endometrial hyperplasia and polyps were detected in 13 patients. There were statistically significant differences in terms of age, menopausal status, morbid obesity and diabetes mellitus (p<0.005). Logistic regression demonstrated that menopausal status and presence of diabetes mellitus were independent risk factors.

Conclusions: According to the current study; menopause and diabetes mellitus are strong risk factors for the presence of concomitant endometrial polyps and endometrial hyperplasia.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Body Mass Index
  • Diabetes Mellitus / pathology
  • Endometrial Hyperplasia / etiology*
  • Endometrial Hyperplasia / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / methods
  • Menopause / physiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyps / etiology*
  • Polyps / surgery
  • Postmenopause / physiology*
  • Premenopause / physiology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Women