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h Reversal of Tubal Ligation

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h Endometriosis and Infertility

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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine leiomyomas, also known as myomas or fibroids, are benign growths within the uterus. It is thought that fibroids exist in 50-75% of women, however, fewer than half of these cause symptoms.

Fibroids are the most common tumors in the female pelvis and are responsible for one third to one half of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed in the U.S. each year.

Fibroids rarely become cancerous. In fact, it is thought to occur in no more than .1% of all fibroids. Uterine leiomyomas are not to be confused with leiomyosarcomas, which are malignant uterine tumors that usually affect post-menopausal women. The two conditions are totally unrelated.

The goals of care are the minimization of complications such as anemia, pain, and infertility while maintaining fertility in women who so desire.

Because most women have no symptoms, the majority are appropriately managed with observation alone. The subsequent worsening of symptoms or the development of other complications would warrant further consideration.

Treatment options include medications, radiologic procedures such as Uterine Artery Embolization and surgery.


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is available from   The Medifocus Guide on Ectopic Pregnancy provides answers to the following questions:
  • What are the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids_
  • Are there any recognized risk factors for developing uterine fibroids_
  • What kinds of medical tests are used to establish the diagnosis of uterine fibroids_
  • What is the current standard of care for the treatment of uterine fibroids_
  • What treatment options are available for the management of uterine fibroids_
  • Are there any promising new developments or potential breakthroughs in treatment_
  • What are the most important questions to ask my doctor about uterine fibroids_
This contains an extensive listing of citations and abstracts of recent journal articles that have been published about this condition in trustworthy medical journals.   

(The material on this site is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to substitute for the recommendations of your doctor.  Every case is different, and only your own physician can advise you regarding your particular situation.)