Physician-patient collaboration for uterine fibroid treatment options

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.

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

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.

This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this bonus episode of Pap Talk, get an exclusive recap of Kimberly Kho, MD's presentation from AAGL 2022 on alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

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.