Uterine Fibroid

Radiofrequency ablation of uterine fibroids

April 15, 2021

Transcervical fibroid ablation (TFA) to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids (UFs) is effective for a wide range of fibroid types and sizes, according to preliminary results of the first 160 women treated in the Transcervical Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids Global Registry (SAGE registry).

Douching, perineal talc use examined as risk factor for uterine fibroids in Black women

March 31, 2021

As there is a higher rate of uterine fibroids among Black women, researchers seek to find the cause.

Patient-centered research in uterine fibroids

March 17, 2021

The COMPARE-UF Experience provides relevant information for patients and their providers in choosing a surgical treatment for uterine fibroid (UF) symptoms.

Clinical practice and research yields valuable data for management of uterine fibroids

March 15, 2021

“New studies are showing significantly increased risks of cardiovascular disease, weight gain and mood disorders, even with bilateral ovarian conservation,” Elizabeth A. Stewart, MD, told Contemporary OB/GYN.

Evolving patient evaluation and therapies for uterine fibroids

March 15, 2021

When it comes to diagnosing women with uterine fibroids (UFs), no single patient, fibroid or lived experience is the same, according to Sony Sukhbir Singh, MD, a professor of gynecology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, Canada.

Pathophysiology of uterine fibroids

March 08, 2021

A better understanding of the pathophysiology of uterine fibroids (UFs) will enable healthcare providers to deliver high-quality informed care to their patients, according to Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, a professor of ob/gyn at Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago.

Symptoms and risk factors of uterine fibroids

March 05, 2021

The two most common symptomatic types of uterine fibroids (UFs) are intramural and subserosal, according to an unpublished study from Jordan.

Pregnancy outcomes for women with large uterine fibroids

February 16, 2021

A study in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine found that the combination of a cervical procedure and vaginal micronized progesterone helped achieve term deliveries in more than 90% of pregnant women with large uterine fibroids (UFs).

Black women scheduling a uterine-sparing treatment for leiomyomas

February 16, 2021

Black women are more likely to undergo uterine fibroid (UF) treatments that are uterine-sparing compared with their White counterparts, according to a prospective cohort study in the Journal of Women’s Health.

Laparoscopic retrograde hysterectomy in a large uterus

January 19, 2021

A retrospective study in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Health has concluded that total laparoscopic retrograde hysterectomy (TLreH) for severe endometriosis with obliterated cul-de-sac is both feasible and safe.

Hysteroscopic myomectomy for submucosal fibroids

January 15, 2021

Women with submucosal uterine leiomyomas who undergo hysteroscopic removal have comparable birth outcomes to women with submucosal uterine leiomyomas who do not have hysteroscopic removal, according to a retrospective case-control study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM.

MRI to differentiate uterine leiomyosarcoma from benign leiomyoma

December 31, 2020

High signal intensity on T1-weighted magnetic resonance images (MRI) and low diffusion coefficient values can accurately differentiate uterine leiomyosarcoma from benign leiomyoma, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of the Belgium Society of Radiology.

Transvaginal ultrasound therapy for symptomatic uterine leiomyomas

December 15, 2020

A small clinical trial has found that transvaginal high-intensity focused ultrasound (vHIFU) is a promising treatment for women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas.

Gynecologic benignities causing obstructive uropathy

November 16, 2020

Because obstructive uropathy due to gynecologic benignities is an extremely rare, difficult, and challenging life-threatening condition, physicians should always consider the existence of uropathy.

Elagolix effective for heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids in wide range of women

November 01, 2020

“There is a large unmet need in the uterine fibroid space for noninvasive treatment options,” said Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, Ph.D., lead author of the analysis and a professor of ob/gyn at The University of Chicago.

Treatment with vilaprisan for uterine fibroids shows positive outcomes in study

October 23, 2020

Study results, which were published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, also found the drug well tolerated.

Ultrasound vs. MRI to detect uterine leiomyomas