A5027124976- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Pregnancy-related medical research
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2022-2024
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2022-2024
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2024
Portal (Norway)
2023
Geneeskundige en Gezondheidsdienst
2023
Dordrecht Hospital
2023
University of Amsterdam
2023
Abstract Fibroids are benign tumours of the myometrium and most common gynaecologic abnormality. Although fibroids asymptomatic, they can cause symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, pressure complaints, infertility. The association between infertility has been debated for decades. It is generally acknowledged that closer fibroid to uterine cavity endometrium lining, more unfavourable effect it might have on fertility, reducing odds successful implantation...
Although it is assumed that myomectomy improves uterine myoma-related symptoms such as pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), validated measures are rarely reported. This study aimed to verify the effect of on symptoms.
According to recent studies and observations in clinical practice, uterine fibroids increase the risk of preterm birth. There are several theories on pathogenesis birth presence fibroids. One theory proclaims that fibroid necrosis leads birth, though pathophysiological mechanisms have not been described. Necrotic tissue secretes specific cytokines proteins we suggest these be comparable inflammatory response leading spontaneous We hypothesize could induce parturition through a similar...