Tag: Uterine Problems
ED Visits for Leiomyomas Increased From 2006 to 2017
However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients
Ozone Concentrations Linked to Fibroids in Black Women
Risk for uterine leiomyomata associated with ambient concentration of ozone, but not PM2.5 or NO2
Pessary Treatment Successful for Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse
75.3 percent of patients report successful pessary treatment at five-year follow-up, with discontinuation rates decreasing over time
Relugolix Combo Therapy Beneficial for Fibroid-Related Menorrhagia
Significantly more women had reduced menstrual bleeding with once-daily relugolix combination therapy versus placebo
Fibroid-Related QOL Better With Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids
Mean score on health-related QOL domain of UFS-QOL higher than with uterine artery embolization
Risk for Complications From Mesh Implant Does Not Diminish
Continued surveillance necessary for patients with mesh implants for pelvic organ prolapse repair
Second U.S. Baby Born From Transplanted Uterus From Deceased Donor
To date, infants born from transplanted uteri have only been delivered by cesarean section
2011 FDA Safety Message Tied to Drop in Transvaginal Mesh Use
Proportion of apical procedures using transvaginal mesh decreased in year after safety communication
FDA Warning Ups Hysterectomy Complications for Uterine Fibroids
Complications up following FDA black box warning against use of power morcellation for fibroid excision
Ulipristal Achieves Amenorrhea for Symptomatic Leiomyomas
Ulipristal superior to placebo to achieve amenorrhea for bleeding due to symptomatic uterine leiomyomas
