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The Association Between ABO Blood Groups and Adenomyosis
Sunita Pun1, Neebha Ojha1, Poonam Koirala1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|August 8, 2025
Summary
Women with blood group B have a higher risk of adenomyosis, while blood group A may be protective. Further research is needed to confirm these ABO blood group associations with adenomyosis risk.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Genetics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited evidence exists on the association between ABO blood groups and adenomyosis.
- This study addresses the knowledge gap by investigating this relationship in Nepalese women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between ABO blood groups and the risk of developing adenomyosis.
- To identify potential risk factors for adenomyosis based on blood type.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.
- Statistical analysis included odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals, and P-values (P<0.05 considered significant).
Main Results:
- Of 249 women, 85 (34%) had confirmed adenomyosis.
- Blood group B showed a significantly increased risk (OR=2.3, P=0.01).
- Blood group A showed a significantly reduced risk (OR=0.41, P=0.03).
Conclusions:
- Blood group B is associated with a 2.3-fold higher risk of adenomyosis.
- Blood group A may offer a protective effect against adenomyosis.
- Larger, multicenter studies are recommended to validate these findings.
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