Uterine Fibroids: Epidemiology, Symptoms and Management

Uterine myomas are the most common form of benign uterine tumors, occurring in 50–60% of women. Clinically, they are mostly asymptomatic, often incidentally found on pelvic examination or by routine gynecological ultrasonographic evaluation; otherwise, in 30–40% of cases, they cause a large variety of symptoms, depending on their location and size. Currently, the therapeutic options for myomas are...