Uterine leiomyomas (also called myomata or fibroids) are the most common gynecologic
tumors in the United States. The prevalence of leiomyomas is at least 3 to 4 times higher …

Background Uterine leiomyoma is the most common pelvic tumor in women, but the actual
prevalence is unknown. Objectives To review the literature on the prevalence of uterine …

Highlights•Medical management should be considered as an alternative to surgery in the
management of fibroids.•Selection of medical management should be based on a patient's …

Uterine myomas (leiomyomas) are an important problem in women's health. Leiomyoma
treatment has evolved significantly from the late 19th century when the Chairman's address …

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign gynecologic tumors. While the true
etiology of leiomyomas remains unknown, their origin is thought to be multifactorial including …

Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common form of
benign uterine tumors. Clinical presentations include abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses …

Uterine leiomyomas are extremely common neoplasms that by the age of 50 are found in the
uterus of almost 70% of white women and more than 80% of women of African ancestry. 1 …

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 …

Uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids, are the most common gynecologic tumors in women. These
are benign, solid tumors of the female genital tract arising from the smooth muscle layer of …

A number of non-surgical treatments exist for uterine fibroids, but none has been shown to
be of value in the patient desiring future fertility. Myomectomy remains the standard of care …