BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor in women and is
thought to arise from the clonal expansion of a single myometrial smooth muscle cell …

Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) represent the most common class of benign tumors in women.
Multiple leiomyomas usually arise from the uterus of a symptomatic woman. These tumors …

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common gynecological tumors and are a significant health
concern for many women. Although the exact etiology of these tumors is unknown …

Uterine leiomyomas are benign tumors that originate from the myometrium. Evidence points
to ovarian steroid hormones, in particular, progesterone as major promoters of leiomyoma …

Uterine leiomyomata (ULs) represent the most common tumor in women and can cause
abnormal uterine bleeding, large pelvic masses, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Although the …

Uterine leiomyomas appear during the reproductive years and regress after menopause,
indicating the ovarian steroid-dependent growth potential. Recently we have found that the …

Context: Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids or myomas) are benign tumors of the uterus and are
clinically apparent in up to 25% of reproductive-age women. Heavy or abnormal uterine …

Background Uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor in reproductive-age
women. Each leiomyoma is thought to be a benign monoclonal tumor arising from a single …

Uterine leiomyomas or fibroids are benign, hormonally responsive, smooth muscle tumors
that have been reported to affect 20% to 40% of premenopausal women making them the …

Uterine leiomyomas develop during the reproductive years and regress after menopause,
indicating ovarian steroid‐dependent growth potential. Although the clinical and …