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Chapter 5 - Fibroids and Fertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2020

By
Tülay Karasu  and
Mostafa Metwally
Edited by
Mostafa Metwally  and
Tin-Chiu Li
Mostafa Metwally
Affiliation:
University of Sheffield
Tin-Chiu Li
Affiliation:
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Summary

Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common benign uterine tumours in women, with an estimated incidence of 50–60% [1]. They are smooth muscle tumours originating from the myometrium [2]. The majority of uterine fibroids are asymptomatic but 30–40% are symptomatic, depending on the location and size, and can present with abnormal uterine bleeding, pressure symptoms, pelvic pain and infertility [3]. Additional symptoms include urinary problems and constipation. Uterine fibroids can also lead to reproductive problems like infertility, miscarriage, pre-term labour, fetal malpresentation, increased risk of caesarean section, low birth weight and postpartum haemorrhage [4].

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Modern Management of Uterine Fibroids , pp. 33 - 36
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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