Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids or myomas) are benign tumors of uterus and clinically
apparent in a large part of reproductive aged women. Clinically, they present with a variety …

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma (UL), are monoclonal tumors of the
smooth muscle tissue layer (myometrium) of the uterus. Although ULs are considered …

BACKGROUND Uterine fibroids are the most common gynecologic tumors in women of
reproductive age yet the etiology and pathogenesis of these lesions remain poorly …

Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are common clonal neoplasms of
the uterus. Fibroids have both smooth muscle and fibroblast components, in addition to a …

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

Uterine fibroids or uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign tumors of the uterus
among women of fertile age, while the etiology is still incompletely elucidated. The …

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 …

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are present in> 75% of women and can cause serious
morbidity. They are by far the leading cause of hysterectomy. Fibroids are a complex mixture …

Introduction Uterine fibroids (also termed leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common
tumors of the female reproductive tract. Aim The aim of this position statement is to provide …

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 …