title: Management of uterine fibroids.
abstract: Until recently the management of uterine fibroids has been exclusively surgical in the form of either hysterectomy or myomectomy. The development of minimally invasive techniques and the introduction of LHRH agonists has allowed more conservative management to maintain or restore fertility.
authors.affiliation: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: al-Taher
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Farquharson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D009215:Myometrium / Q000601:surgery; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone