Overview Of Treatment Of Uterine Leiomyomas

Overview Treatment Uterine Leiomyomas Fibroids Author Elizabeth Stewart Section Editor Robert Barbieri Deputy Editor Sandy Falk Disclosures All Topics Are

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Overview Of Treatment Of Uterine Leiomyomas Fibroids Author Elizabeth A Stewart MD Section Editor Robert L Barbieri MD Deputy Editor Sandy J Falk MD Disclosures All Topics Are Updated As New Evidence Becomes Available And Our Peer Review Process Is Complete Literature Review Current Through Oct 2012 This Topic Last Updated Feb 27 2012 INTRODUCTION Uterine Leiomyomas Are Benign Tumors Since Histological Confirmation Of The Clinical Diagnosis Is Not Necessary In Most Cases Asymptomatic Uterine Leiomyomas Can Usually Be Followed Without Intervention 1 Women With Leiomyomas Whose Physicians Prescribed Watchful Waiting Experienced No Significant Change In Symptoms Or Decline In Quality Of Life Thereby Providing Some Reassurance To Women Who Are Asymptomatic Or Have Mild Symptoms And Choose To Avoid Intervention 2 Prophylactic Therapy To Avoid Potential Future Complications From Myomas Or Their Treatment Is Not Recommended 3 Possible Exceptions Include Women Wi

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