Uterine fibroids
EA Stewart, SK Laughlin-Tommaso… - Nature reviews Disease …, 2016 - nature.com
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are common clonal neoplasms of
the uterus. Fibroids have both smooth muscle and fibroblast components, in addition to a …
the uterus. Fibroids have both smooth muscle and fibroblast components, in addition to a …
Uterine fibroids: current perspectives
AT Khan, M Shehmar, JK Gupta - International journal of women's …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women of a reproductive age (and
sometimes even after menopause). There are several factors that are attributed to underlie …
sometimes even after menopause). There are several factors that are attributed to underlie …
The two FIGO systems for normal and abnormal uterine bleeding symptoms and classification of causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years: 2018 …
MG Munro, HOD Critchley, IS Fraser… - … of Gynecology & …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
systems for nomenclature of symptoms of normal and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in …
systems for nomenclature of symptoms of normal and abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in …
FIGO classification system (PALM-COEIN) for causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in nongravid women of reproductive age
There is general inconsistency in the nomenclature used to describe abnormal uterine
bleeding (AUB), in addition to a plethora of potential causes—several of which may coexist …
bleeding (AUB), in addition to a plethora of potential causes—several of which may coexist …
[HTML][HTML] Fibroids and infertility: an updated systematic review of the evidence
EA Pritts, WH Parker, DL Olive - Fertility and sterility, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of fibroids on fertility and of myomectomy in improving
outcomes. DESIGN: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of existing controlled …
outcomes. DESIGN: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis of existing controlled …
[HTML][HTML] Etiology, symptomatology, and diagnosis of uterine myomas
WH Parker - Fertility and sterility, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding the biology, etiology,
symptoms, and diagnosis of uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 220 articles …
symptoms, and diagnosis of uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 220 articles …
The management of uterine fibroids in women with otherwise unexplained infertility
B Carranza-Mamane, J Havelock, R Hemmings… - Journal of Obstetrics and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To provide recommendations regarding the best management of fibroids in
couples who present with infertility. Usual and novel treatment options for fibroids will be …
couples who present with infertility. Usual and novel treatment options for fibroids will be …
Diagnostic hysteroscopy in abnormal uterine bleeding: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
H Van Dongen, CD De Kroon… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Background This study was conducted to assess the accuracy and feasibility of diagnostic
hysteroscopy in the evaluation of intrauterine abnormalities in women with abnormal uterine …
hysteroscopy in the evaluation of intrauterine abnormalities in women with abnormal uterine …
How often are endometrial polyps malignant in asymptomatic postmenopausal women? A multicenter study
E Ferrazzi, E Zupi, FP Leone, L Savelli… - American journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of cancer and
premalignant lesions in polyps on atrophic endometrium in asymptomatic postmenopausal …
premalignant lesions in polyps on atrophic endometrium in asymptomatic postmenopausal …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of uterine leiomyomas on reproductive outcomes
Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids, myomas) are a common benign disease of the uterus with a
prevalence of 8–18%. Prevalence rates vary with race, and fibroids are most common in …
prevalence of 8–18%. Prevalence rates vary with race, and fibroids are most common in …