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Fibroids and infertility

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract The presence of uterine fibroids impacts fertility through multiple mechanisms. While subserosal fibroids have minimal impact, especially when of reduced size, the presence of intramural fibroids impacts both the likelihood of pregnancy and its outcomes.
Edgar Mocanu, Basil Tarlatzis, Dov Feldberg, Ivonne Diaz, Christina O'Brien, Nikhil Purandare   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnetic resonance‐guided high‐intensity focused ultrasound (MR‐HIFU) therapy of uterine fibroids effectively reduces both bleeding and bulk symptoms—A prospective single‐center 12‐month follow‐up study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Magnetic resonance‐guided high‐intensity focused ultrasound (MR‐HIFU) resulted in significant symptom reduction and improved quality of life in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids and either bleeding or bulk symptoms. When successful, MR‐HIFU provides effective and rapid symptom relief for both symptom types.
Saara Otonkoski, Antti Viitala, Gaber Komar, Teija Sainio, Anna Yanovskiy, Ina Lehtonen, Roberto Blanco Sequeiros, Antti Perheentupa, Kirsi Joronen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of ulipristal acetate treatment on symptomatic uterine fibroids within 12-months follow-up

Menopause Review, 2014
Aim of the study: The purpose of the study was to monitor the effect of ulipristal acetate treatment on symptomatic uterine fibroids within 12-months follow-up.
Sławomir Woźniak, Piotr Szkodziak, Piotr Czuczwar, Ewa Woźniakowska, Maciej Paszkowski, Paweł Milart, Tomasz Paszkowski   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current conservative treatment of uterine fibroids. Ulipristal acetate and liver damage: contrived tragedy? [PDF]

Гинекология, 2018
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor formation in women and the most common indication for hysterectomy. The effectiveness of long-term intermittent use of ulipristal acetate (UA) in patients with uterine myoma has been proven earlier.
A L Tikhomirov
doaj   +1 more source

Availability of Oral Emergency Contraception in German Community Pharmacies—A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Mystery Caller Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims In Germany, the “morning after pill” (oral emergency contraception [EC]), which contains the active ingredients ulipristal acetate (UPA) and levonorgestrel (LNG), can only be dispensed by community pharmacies (CPs). Consequently, German CPs bear significant responsibility with regard to the availability of oral EC, which is
Christian Kunow, Carolin Priepke, Bernhard Langer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pulmonary Leiomyomatosis in a Postmenopausal Patient After Previous Hysterectomy: A Case Report

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Objective Uterine leiomyoma represents one of the most common pathologies affecting women of reproductive age, often presenting with lower abdominal pain and abnormal bleeding. Benign metastasising leiomyomatosis (BML) is a rare tumour originating from uterine leiomyomas, with the lungs being a common extrauterine location.
Ján Varga, Karolina Just, Alexander Ostró, Manvinder Singh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ulipristal Acetate in Emergency Contraception

Collegium antropologicum, 2014
Despite the widespread availability of highly effective methods of contraception, unintended pregnancy is common. Unplanned pregnancies have been linked to a range of health, social and economic consequences. Emergency contraception reduces risk of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse, and represents an opportunity to decrease number of unplanned ...
Šprem Goldštajn, Marina, Pavičić Baldani, Dinka, Škrgatić, Lana, Radaković, Branko, Vrčić, Hrvoje, Čanić, Tomislav   +5 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Treatment of Uterine Fibroid–Related Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Variations in Clinical Practice at Four Hospitals in the Netherlands

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Introduction Uterine fibroids are the most common anatomical cause of heavy menstrual bleeding. To which extent clinical practice variation is present in the treatment of fibroid‐related heavy menstrual bleeding at the hospital level remains unclear. The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the clinical practice variation in the treatment of ...
Elisabeth R. Knorren, Daniëlle P. C. Huijs, Ingrid M. Nijholt, Jeroen R. Dijkstra, F. Paul H. L. J. Dijkhuizen, Jan Willem van der Steeg, Tycho van der Meer, Martijn F. Boomsma, Maarten D. H. Vink, Peggy M. A. J. Geomini, Marlies Y. Bongers, Jaklien C. Leemans, Agnieszka Bień   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The experience of ulipristal acetate using in patients with uterine leiomyoma

Репродуктивная эндокринология, 2017
In the study of clinical experience of the use of ulipristal acetate (UPA) – a selective modulator of progesterone receptors – in women with symptomatic uterine leiomyoma, 65 women with a clinically significant tumor were treated.
Р. А. Сафонов, И. Н. Сафонова   +1 more
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The epidemiology and pathogenesis of uterine fibroids

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 171, Issue 3, Page 1029-1045, December 2025.
Abstract Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract, ultimately affecting a majority of women worldwide, primarily during their reproductive years. While their origin appears genetic, manifesting in monoclonal tumors, diverse features and mechanisms contribute to their growth and further ...
Malcolm G. Munro, Svetlana N. Tchaikovski, Ally Murji   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source