There is debate regarding whether fibroids cause infertility or if they are simply an
association. However, it is possible that fibroids are responsible for 2–3% of cases of …

Observational epidemiological studies aimed at elucidating the relationship between
fibroids and infertility are inconclusive due to methodological limitations. However, two main …

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 …

The precise impact of fibroids, which are the most common benign gynaecological tumours
in women, on reproductive function and infertility is unknown. The need to treat submucosal …

Uterine fibroids are often found in women of reproductive age. Different types of fibroids may
affect reproductive outcome to a different extent, with submucous, intramural and subserosal …

A systematic literature review was performed to determine whether leiomyomata are
associated with decreased fertility rates, and whether surgical removal increases fertility …

Uterine fibroids are commonly seen in women with reproductive disorders such as infertility,
spontaneous abortion (SAB), and obstetric complications. Although it is certain that these …

We examined the published relationship between uterine fibroids and reproductive
outcomes. Submucosal fibroids had the strongest association with lower ongoing pregnancy …

Objective: To review the literature and summarize the available evidence about the
relationship of fibroids with infertility and to review the role of laparoscopic myomectomy in …

Fibroid management is surrounded by considerable controversy and uncertainty. This paper
summarises the consensus developed by a group of Australasian subspecialists in …