Frequency of Gestational Ovarian Cyst Detected by Obstetrics Ultrasound in Patients Visiting Mardan Medical Complex
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Gestational ovarian cysts, Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Parity, Socioeconomic factors.Abstract
Background: Gestational ovarian cysts are incidental findings during early pregnancy that may influence maternal health and clinical decision-making. Determining their frequency and identifying associated risk factors is essential for timely diagnosis and management, especially in resource-limited regions. Objective: To determine the frequency of gestational ovarian cyst detected by obstetrics ultrasound in patients visiting Mardan Medical Complex Mardan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Duration and Place of Study: This study was conducted from February 2025 to May 2025 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan. Methodology: A total of 302 pregnant women aged 18–40 years, with a gestational age of 14 weeks or less, were enrolled using non-probability consecutive sampling. Exclusion criteria included ectopic pregnancy, acute abdominal symptoms, prior bilateral oophorectomy, pelvic surgery, or trauma. Transvaginal ultrasound was performed using a 4–8 MHz probe under the supervision of a consultant gynecologist and reviewed by a radiologist. Results: The mean maternal age was 29.34±6.46 years, with a mean gestational age of 9.35±2.99 weeks. The frequency of gestational ovarian cysts was 3.3% (10/302). Significant associations were observed with parity (p=0.013) and socioeconomic status (p=0.002), while age, body mass index, occupation, and residence showed no significant relationship. Conclusion: Gestational ovarian cysts were identified in 3.3% of cases. Higher parity and extreme socioeconomic backgrounds were significantly associated with their occurrence, highlighting the need for careful ultrasound evaluation in early pregnancy.
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