Uterine fibroids are common, benign gynecologic tumors, affecting one in three to four women, with estimates of up to 80%, depending on the population studied. Their etiology is not well established, but it is under the influence of several risk factors, such as early menarche, nulliparity, and family history. A large number of clinical trials have evaluated commonly used medical treatments and potentially effective new ones.
Uterine fibroids (UF), also known as uterine leiomyomata, are the most common benign gynecological tumors. It is estimated that they affect up to 80% of women by 50 years; however, the prevalence of symptomatic patients is much lower, reaching 20-30% of these women, but the lesions may be related to bothersome symptoms, such as abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), pelvic pain and bloating or urinary symptoms. The treatment of UF is classically surgical; however,…
