Innovative Oral Treatments of Uterine Leiomyoma
Joint Authors
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uterine fibroids (leiomyoma), the benign tumors of the uterine wall, are very common cause of morbidity in reproductive age women usually in the form of excessive vaginal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, miscarriage and infertility.
These tumors are the leading indication for hysterectomy in the United States.
Uterine fibroids are about 4 times higher in blacks compared to whites and constitute a major health disparity challenge.
The estimated cost of uterine fibroids is up to $34.4 billion annually.
Additionally, women who suffer from this disease and desire to maintain their future fertility have very limited treatment choices.
Currently, there is no effective long-term medicinal treatment for uterine fibroids.
While surgery has traditionally been the gold standard for the treatment of uterine fibroids, there is growing interest towards orally administered medications for the management of leiomyoma-related symptoms.
In this paper, we will discuss these promising innovative oral medical treatments in detail.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sabry, Mohamed& al-Hendy, Ayman. 2012. Innovative Oral Treatments of Uterine Leiomyoma. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002702
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sabry, Mohamed& al-Hendy, Ayman. Innovative Oral Treatments of Uterine Leiomyoma. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002702
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sabry, Mohamed& al-Hendy, Ayman. Innovative Oral Treatments of Uterine Leiomyoma. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002702
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002702