- Uterine fibroids affect millions of women worldwide2
- 70-80% of women are affected by menopausal age3
- Uterine fibroids are considered a public health concern in some countries like the USA4
- Uterine fibroids can present with a number of different symptoms that in addition to heavy menstrual bleeding and pain, include: anaemia, pelvic pressure, abdominal distention, bowel or bladder dysfunction, infertility5
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2. Borah BJ et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 October; 209(4): 319.e1–319.e20.
3. Baird DD et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Jan; 188(1):100-7.
4. Marsh EE et al. Semin Reprod Med 2017; 35:560-564.
5. Donnez J & Dolmans MM. Hum Reprod Update 2016; 22(6): 665=686.
