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Uterine fibroids: Patient-centred management starts with GPs
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Uterine fibroids: Patient-centred management starts with GPs
Wednesday 31 January 2024, 12:35 AM
Fibroids are heterogeneous in their size and location [Image: Colematt on iStock]
This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids
Key actions, Women may perceive their fibroids differently and have different treatment expectations.
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References
1. Stewart EA, Laughlin-Tommaso SK, Catherino WH, et al. Uterine fibroids. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2016;2:16043.
2. Munro MG, Critchley HO, Broder MS, Fraser IS. FIGO classification system (PALM-COEIN) for causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in nongravid women of reproductive age. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2011;113(1):3–13.
3. Glaser LM, Friedman J, Tsai S, et al. Laparoscopic myomectomy and morcellation: A review of techniques, outcomes, and practice guidelines. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2018;46:99–112.
4. Kroon B, Johnson N, Chapman M, et al. Fibroids in infertility--consensus statement from ACCEPT (Australasian CREI Consensus Expert Panel on Trial evidence). Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2011;51(4):289–95.
5. Metwally M, Raybould G, Cheong YC, Horne AW. Surgical treatment of fibroids for subfertility. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020;1(1):CD003857.
Further information: Wynn-Williams M. Uterine fibroids; from effects on fertility to the peri-menopause and beyond. Goodfellow Unit webinar. 19 October 2021.
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