If the myoma is in a lateral position, near the lateral uterine vessels, the surgeon must take care to perform the incision at a safe distance from them. The capsule of the myoma is dissected in ...

The Noncancerous Uterine Diseases Research Program studies healthy uterine function and uterine conditions, including uterine ...

Stovall DW, Parrish SB, Van Voorhis BJ, Hahn SJ, Sparks AE, Syrop CH. Uterine leiomyomas reduce the efficacy of assisted reproduction cycles: results of a matched follow-up study. Hum. Reprod.

“Also known as ‘uterine leiomyomas’ or ‘myomas’, fibroids are a common condition, particularly in women of childbearing age, and they may persist into perimenopause. They are made up of ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Uterine fibroids are a very common gynecological condition that can cause pelvic pain ...

Uterine fibroids—also known as leiomyomas—are noncancerous growths that develop in your uterus (womb). Fibroids vary in ...

We are particularly interested in common gynecological neoplasias –uterine leiomyomas, endometrial polyps and endometriotic lesions– and their possible transformation into malignant cancers.