Alternatives to hysterectomy: the burden of fibroids and the quality of life

C Fortin, R Flyckt, T Falcone - Best practice & research Clinical obstetrics & …, 2018 - Elsevier
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor in reproductive-aged women. While the
majority of women are asymptomatic, those with symptoms may suffer from abnormal uterine …

The gut microbiota: A novel player in the pathogenesis of uterine fibroids

RG Bhat, BK Rao - Reproductive Sciences, 2023 - Springer
Uterine fibroid is a common gynecological disorder that affects women of reproductive age
and has emerged as a major public health concern. The symptoms have a negative …

Beyond the physical: a qualitative assessment of the burden of symptomatic uterine fibroids on women's emotional and psychosocial health

MS Ghant, KS Sengoba, H Recht, KA Cameron… - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To qualitatively assess the burden of uterine fibroids on women's emotional
health. Methods Sixty women (n= 60) with symptomatic uterine fibroids were recruited from …

[HTML][HTML] Relugolix, a novel oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist, in the treatment of pain symptoms associated with uterine fibroids: a randomized, placebo …

Y Osuga, K Enya, K Kudou, H Hoshiai - Fertility and sterility, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of the oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone
receptor antagonist, relugolix, in patients experiencing uterine fibroid–associated pain …

Relugolix for oral treatment of uterine leiomyomas: a dose-finding, randomized, controlled trial

H Hoshiai, Y Seki, T Kusumoto, K Kudou… - BMC Women's …, 2021 - Springer
Background Uterine leiomyomas are the most common neoplasm affecting women and
frequently cause heavy menstrual bleeding and pain. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone …

[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of uterine myomas and clinical practice in Spain: An observational study

J Monleón, ML Cañete, V Caballero… - European Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective Characterization of the clinical features of symptomatic uterine myomas in Spanish
women visiting the gynaecologist, including impact on quality of life and possible risk factors …

An altered perception of normal: understanding causes for treatment delay in women with symptomatic uterine fibroids

MS Ghant, KS Sengoba, R Vogelzang… - Journal of women's …, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Background: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are the leading cause of hysterectomy
in the United States. Despite their high prevalence and associated morbidity, there are little …

The environmental risk factors related to uterine leiomyoma: An umbrella review

AM Salehi, E Jenabi, S Farashi, S Aghababaei… - Journal of Gynecology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Uterine leiomyoma (UL) is the most common benign tumor of the reproductive
period and become a major health problem. The present umbrella review assessed the …

Development of a brief menstrual quality of life measure for women with heavy menstrual bleeding

D Lancastle, H Kopp Kallner, G Hale, B Wood… - BMC Women's …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence advises that
considerations around quality of life should be made when assessing and treating heavy …

The impact of fibroid treatments on quality of life and mental health: a systematic review

B Neumann, B Singh, J Brennan, J Blanck, JH Segars - Fertility and sterility, 2024 - Elsevier
Fibroids significantly impact the quality of life (QOL) and mental health of affected women.
However, there are limited comparative data on QOL measures after medical, surgical, and …