Submucosal fibroid location and distortion of the endometrial cavity (either submucosal or
deeply infiltrating intramural fibroids) are most predictive of impaired fertility and probable …

Background Despite considerable public health burden, uterine fibroid population-based
incidence estimates are few. Secular trends over time are even more limited. Objective We …

Background: Most women will experience uterine fibroids by the age of 50, yet few data exist
describing the overall patient experience with fibroids. The objective of this population …

Background Uterine fibroids, the most common type of tumor among women of reproductive
age, are associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal discomfort, subfertility, and a …

Uterine fibroids occur in approximately 50% of women over the age of 40 years, and an
estimated 50% of those are symptomatic. Menorrhagia is the most common symptom and …

Background Uterine fibroids are common in premenopausal women, yet comparative
effectiveness research on uterine fibroid treatments is rare. Objective The purpose of this …

Uterine fibroids are a very common finding in women of reproductive age. The majority of
fibroids do not change their size during pregnancy, but one-third may grow in the first …

Uterine fibroids are the commonest benign tumours of women and affect all races with a
cumulative lifetime risk of around 70%. Despite their high prevalence and the heavy …

Background Fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women. One-third of all women
of reproductive age undergo treatment for symptomatic fibroids. In recent years, the …

The incidence of uterine fibroid tumors increases as women grow older, and they may occur
in more than 30 percent of women 40 to 60 years of age. Risk factors include nulliparity …