Altern Ther Health Med
June 2024
Objective: This study aims to investigate the correlation between estrogen levels and psychological distress, focusing on depression and anxiety symptoms among patients diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
Methods: The study employed a retrospective design and enrolled a cohort comprising 50 patients diagnosed with uterine fibroids and 50 healthy individuals as controls. Serum estradiol levels were quantified using a chemiluminescent immunoassay technique one month before surgery in the patient group.