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- Title
A review of evidence-based management of uterine fibroids.
- Authors
Younas, Kinza; Hadoura, Essam; Majoko, Franz; Bunkheila, Adnan
- Abstract
Key content: Fibroids are the most common uterine growth and there is an increasing range of options for their management.Management options are affected by the woman's symptoms, age, desire to conceive and local resources.Pharmacological agents are effective in alleviating symptoms and may improve women’s quality of life.Interventional radiology procedures may prevent the need for hysterectomy.Conventional surgical procedures and minimal access surgery are important in management of fibroids. Learning objectives: To understand the options available for the management of uterine fibroids.To create awareness of radiological techniques, such as uterine artery embolisation and magnetic resonance imaging‐guided focused ultrasonography, that preserve the uterus.To understand the use of pharmacological agents in the reduction of menstrual blood loss and fibroid size. Ethical issues: Is it ethical to offer new minimally invasive treatment options for fibroids to older women who wish to retain potential fertility?
- Publication
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2016, Vol 18, Issue 1, p33
- ISSN
1467-2561
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/tog.12223