Uterine leiomyomata (UL) have a substantial impact on women's health, but relatively few
studies have identified opportunities for primary prevention of these neoplasms. Most …

Myomectomy can increase the rate of pregnancy in women with infertility, attempting to
restore a normal anatomy and reduce uterine contractility and local inflammation associated …

Uterine leiomyomas (ULs) are benign tumors that are a major burden to women's health. A
genome-wide association study on 15,453 UL cases and 392,628 controls was performed …

Leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids as they are commonly known, are mostly seen in women of
reproductive age. However, they can go undetected in most women, and approximately 25 …

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus affecting up to 77% of women by
menopause. They are the leading indication for hysterectomy, and account for $34 billion …

There has been a significant annual increase in the number of cases of uterine leiomyomas
or fibroids (UF) among women of all races and ages across the world. A fortune is usually …

Uterine fibroids disproportionately impact Black women. Evidence suggests Black women
have earlier onset and higher cumulative risk. This risk disparity may be due an imbalance …

Race, specifically African ancestry, and obesity are important risk factors for uterine fibroids,
and likely interact to provide the right conditions for fibroid growth. However, existing studies …

Uterine leiomyomas, also called uterine fibroids or myomas, represent one of the most
common benign tumour types in women of a fertile age. Leiomyomas arise due to …

STUDY QUESTION Could the direct contribution of genetic variants to the pathophysiology
of uterine fibroids and the contribution mediated by age at menarche be different …