Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are the most prevalent medical problem of the female
reproductive tract, but there are few non-surgical treatment options. Although many …

Uterine fibroids (UFs)(leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common clonal neoplasms of
the uterus in women of reproductive age worldwide. UFs originate from myometrium consist …

BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyoma (also known as fibroid or myoma) is the most common
benign tumor of the uterus found in women of reproductive age. It is not usually fatal but can …

INTRODUCTION—Uterine leiomyomas (also referred to as fibroids or myomas) are the most
common pelvic neoplasm in females [1, 2]. They are noncancerous monoclonal tumors …

Purpose Despite the numerous studies on the factors involved in the genesis and growth of
uterine leiomyomas, the pathogenesis of these tumors remains unknown. Intrinsic …

Uterine leiomyomas are benign tumors in the smooth muscle layer of the uterus. The most
common histological type is the “usual leiomyoma”, characterized by overexpression of ECM …

Purpose Uterine leiomyomas are common, benign, reproductive tract tumors affecting a
majority of reproductive aged women. They are associated with gynecologic morbidity and …

Uterine leiomyomata are the most common benign tumors of the gynecologic tract impacting
up to 80% of women by 50 years of age. It is well established that these tumors are the …

Highlights•Both estradiol and progesterone are essential for uterine fibroid
development.•Ovarian blockade arrests leiomyoma growth, but it has many side …

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive
system, originating from smooth muscle cells of the cervix or uterine body. The controversial …