The effect of intramural fibroids without uterine cavity involvement on the outcome of IVF treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

SK Sunkara, M Khairy, T El-Toukhy, Y Khalaf… - Human …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND The influence of fibroids on fertility is poorly understood. Submucosal and
intramural fibroids that distort the endometrial cavity have been associated with decreased …

The effectiveness of hysteroscopy in improving pregnancy rates in subfertile women without other gynaecological symptoms: a systematic review

J Bosteels, S Weyers, P Puttemans… - Human reproduction …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Although hysteroscopy is frequently used in the management of subfertile
women, a systematic review of the evidence on this subject is lacking. METHODS We …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of myomas in asymptomatic patients to improve fertility and/or reduce miscarriage rate: a guideline

A Penzias, K Bendikson, S Butts, C Coutifaris… - Fertility and …, 2017 - Elsevier
The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate if uterine myomas impact the likelihood
of pregnancy and pregnancy loss, and if myomectomy influences pregnancy outcomes in …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of uterine leiomyomas on reproductive outcomes

H Cook, M Ezzati, JH Segars, D McCarthy - Minerva ginecologica, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids, myomas) are a common benign disease of the uterus with a
prevalence of 8–18%. Prevalence rates vary with race, and fibroids are most common in …

The effect of uterine fibroids on infertility: a systematic review

RM Whynott, KCC Vaught… - Seminars in reproductive …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Fibroids are present in up to 27% of patients seeking reproductive assistance, and can affect
fertility through cavity distortion, alteration of endometrial receptivity, and sexual function …

Infertility in patients with uterine fibroids: a debate about the hypothetical mechanisms

EE Don, V Mijatovic, JAF Huirne - Human Reproduction, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Fibroids are benign tumours of the myometrium and are the most common gynaecologic
abnormality. Although most fibroids are asymptomatic, they can cause symptoms like heavy …

Approaches to improve the diagnosis and management of infertility

P Devroey, B Fauser, K Diedrich… - Human …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Recent advances in our understanding of the causes of infertility and of
assisted reproductive technology (ART) have led to the development of complex diagnostic …

Is another meta-analysis on the effects of intramural fibroids on reproductive outcomes needed?

M Metwally, CM Farquhar, TC Li - Reproductive biomedicine online, 2011 - Elsevier
Intramural fibroids when encountered in women undergoing fertility treatment present a
clinical dilemma. Despite recent studies that have suggested a negative outcome for …

The Impact of Noncavity-Distorting Intramural Fibroids on Live Birth Rate in In Vitro Fertilization Cycles: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

K Rikhraj, J Tan, O Taskin, AY Albert… - Journal of women's …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
What is the impact of noncavity-distorting intramural fibroids on live birth rates in in vitro
fertilization (IVF) cycles? We searched Embase, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Cochrane …

[HTML][HTML] Route of myomectomy and fertility: a prospective cohort study

LA Wise, L Thomas, S Anderson, DD Baird… - Fertility and sterility, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To assess prospectively the association between the myomectomy route and
fertility. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting The Comparing Treatments Options for …