Comprehensive review of uterine fibroids: developmental origin, pathogenesis, and treatment
Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing the
most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment …
most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment …
Epidemiology of uterine fibroids: a systematic review
EA Stewart, CL Cookson, RA Gandolfo… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Uterine fibroids (UF s) are the most common neoplasm affecting women that
can cause significant morbidity and may adversely impact fertility. Objectives To examine UF …
can cause significant morbidity and may adversely impact fertility. Objectives To examine UF …
The incidence of co-morbidities related to obesity and overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Overweight and obese persons are at risk of a number of medical conditions
which can lead to further morbidity and mortality. The primary objective of this study is to …
which can lead to further morbidity and mortality. The primary objective of this study is to …
Uterine fibroid management: from the present to the future
J Donnez, MM Dolmans - Human reproduction update, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common form of
benign uterine tumors. Clinical presentations include abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses …
benign uterine tumors. Clinical presentations include abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses …
Epidemiology of uterine fibroids: from menarche to menopause
Uterine leiomyomata (UL) have a substantial impact on women's health, but relatively few
studies have identified opportunities for primary prevention of these neoplasms. Most …
studies have identified opportunities for primary prevention of these neoplasms. Most …
Epidemiology of uterine myomas: a review
R Sparic, L Mirkovic, A Malvasi… - International journal of …, 2015 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Myomas are the most common benign tumors of the genital organs in women of
childbearing age, causing significant morbidity and impairing their quality of life. In our …
childbearing age, causing significant morbidity and impairing their quality of life. In our …
Incidence, aetiology and epidemiology of uterine fibroids
S Okolo - Best practice & research Clinical obstetrics & …, 2008 - Elsevier
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumour of the female genital tract. However,
their true prevalence is probably under-estimated, as the incidence at histology is more than …
their true prevalence is probably under-estimated, as the incidence at histology is more than …
Epidemiology of adenomyosis
Adenomyosis, characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma within the
myometrium, can have a substantial impact on the quality of women's lives. Despite this, the …
myometrium, can have a substantial impact on the quality of women's lives. Despite this, the …
New directions in the epidemiology of uterine fibroids
SK Laughlin, JC Schroeder… - Seminars in reproductive …, 2010 - thieme-connect.com
Although uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) have been the leading indication for hysterectomy in
the United States for decades, the epidemiological data on fibroid prevalence and risk …
the United States for decades, the epidemiological data on fibroid prevalence and risk …
Racism, segregation, and risk of obesity in the Black Women's Health Study
We assessed the relation of experiences of racism to the incidence of obesity and the
modifying impact of residential racial segregation in the Black Women's Health Study, a …
modifying impact of residential racial segregation in the Black Women's Health Study, a …