William H Parker1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, Santa Monica, California 90401, USA. wparker@ucla.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding the current management alternatives available to women with uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 198 articles pertaining to uterine myomas. RESULT(S): Many advances have been made in the management of uterine myomas. Watchful waiting; medical therapy; hysteroscopic myomectomy; endometrial ablation; laparoscopic myomectomy; abdominal myomectomy; abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomy; uterine artery embolization; uterine artery occlusion; and focused ultrasound are now available. CONCLUSION(S): Many options are now available to women with uterine myomas. The presently available literature regarding the treatment of myomas is summarized.
OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding the current management alternatives available to women with uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 198 articles pertaining to uterine myomas. RESULT(S): Many advances have been made in the management of uterine myomas. Watchful waiting; medical therapy; hysteroscopic myomectomy; endometrial ablation; laparoscopic myomectomy; abdominal myomectomy; abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomy; uterine artery embolization; uterine artery occlusion; and focused ultrasound are now available. CONCLUSION(S): Many options are now available to women with uterine myomas. The presently available literature regarding the treatment of myomas is summarized.
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