Impact of Uterine Fibroid Symptoms on Functional Work Impairment Among Employed Women Working in Healthcare in the United States

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Objective: Quantify the impact of uterine fibroids (UF) on work productivity among employed women in the US. Methods: Adult women working in healthcare who reported either being diagnosed with or having uterine fibroid symptoms completed a survey incorporating the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire specific for Uterine Fibroids. Results: Among 67 respondents (mean age 43.2 years; 43% in executive/professional roles), 84% reported receiving a UF diagnosis from a healthcare provider; 16% reported symptoms consistent with UF. Forty-nine (73%) respondents reported a mean overall work impairment score of 33% during the past week due to UF driven by presenteeism (28%) relative to absenteeism (6%). Lost productivity costs were estimated at $387/week. Conclusions: Women with UF symptoms report substantial lost productivity, driven primarily by impairment while at work, which also has economic implications.

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