Induced hypoestrogenism increases the arterial resistance index of leiomyomata without affecting uterine or carotid arteries.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, 90509, USA.
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Sinow
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Rutgers
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Kletzky
D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004967:Estrogens / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016729:Leuprolide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*; D014655:Vascular Resistance / Q000187:drug effects*
D004967:Estrogens; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D016729:Leuprolide