Epidemiology of uterine fibroids: a systematic review

EA Stewart, CL Cookson, RA Gandolfo… - … Journal of Obstetrics …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Uterine fibroids (UF s) are the most common neoplasm affecting women that
can cause significant morbidity and may adversely impact fertility. Objectives To examine UF …

Uterine fibroid management: from the present to the future

J Donnez, MM Dolmans - Human reproduction update, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common form of
benign uterine tumors. Clinical presentations include abnormal bleeding, pelvic masses …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic options for management of endometrial hyperplasia

V Chandra, JJ Kim, DM Benbrook… - Journal of …, 2016 - synapse.koreamed.org
Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) comprises a spectrum of changes in the endometrium ranging
from a slightly disordered pattern that exaggerates the alterations seen in the late …

Burden, prevalence, and treatment of uterine fibroids: a survey of US women

EE Marsh, A Al-Hendy, D Kappus, A Galitsky… - Journal of women's …, 2018 - liebertpub.com
Background: Most women will experience uterine fibroids by the age of 50, yet few data exist
describing the overall patient experience with fibroids. The objective of this population …

[HTML][HTML] Role of vitamin D in uterine fibroid biology

S Brakta, JS Diamond, A Al-Hendy, MP Diamond… - Fertility and sterility, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To provide a detailed summary of current scientific knowledge on uterine fibroids
(leiomyomas) in vitro and in in vivo animal models, as well as to postulate the potential role …

Myomas and adenomyosis: impact on reproductive outcome

NF Vlahos, TD Theodoridis… - BioMed research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Among uterine structural abnormalities, myomas and adenomyosis represent two distinct,
though frequently coexistent entities, with a remarkable prevalence in women of …

Polymeric materials for embolic and chemoembolic applications

A Poursaid, MM Jensen, E Huo… - Journal of Controlled …, 2016 - Elsevier
Percutaneous transcatheter embolization procedures involve the selective occlusion of
blood vessels. Occlusive agents, referred to as embolics, vary in material characteristics …

[HTML][HTML] Fibroid growth and medical options for treatment

N Chabbert-Buffet, N Esber, P Bouchard - Fertility and sterility, 2014 - Elsevier
Although fibroids are common benign tumors, their impact on women's quality of life can be
considerable. The most frequent symptoms are uterine bleeding, resulting in anemia, and …

Vitamin D and uterine fibroids—review of the literature and novel concepts

M Ciebiera, M Włodarczyk, M Ciebiera… - International Journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
This article provides a detailed review of current knowledge on the role of vitamin D and its
receptor in the biology and management of uterine fibroids (UFs). Authors present ideas for …

Diagnosis and management of uterine fibroids: current trends and future strategies

A Ahmad, M Kumar, NR Bhoi, Badruddeen… - Journal of basic and …, 2023 - degruyter.com
Uterine fibroids (UFs), leiomyomas or myomas, are a type of malignancy that affects the
smooth muscle of the uterus, and it is most commonly detected in women of reproductive …