Antiprogestin CDB-2914 promising for uterine fibroids (VIDEO)

In a recent study, improvements in symptom severity and quality of life scores at years 1, 2, and 3 were seen in patients receiving hysterectomy, myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, deep dives into the benefits of utilizing radio frequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of uterine fibroids, available RFA devices, and disparities in the condition.

In a recent study, larger fibroid sizes and location in the lower uterine segment or cervix were associated with greater odds of post partum hemorrhage requiring packed red blood cell transfusion.

Contemporary OB/GYN®’s senior editor Angie DeRosa sat down with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, and Sateria Venable of The Fibroid Foundation, to discuss the role of patient-physician collaboration in uterine fibroid treatment and management options.

In a recent study, women with symptomatic uterine fibroids saw reduced symptom burden and improved quality of life after 24 weeks of treatment through relugolix combination therapy.

Women with symptomatic uterine fibroids achieved a greater improvement in quality of life with myomectomy than with uterine artery embolization (UAE), according to a randomized study published in the journal Health Technology Assessment.