title: Alternatives to Hysterectomy: Management of Uterine Fibroids.
abstract: Uterine fibroids are a common condition that can be debilitating and are the leading benign cause of hysterectomy. Women often live with the symptoms rather than choose hysterectomy, but survey studies have shown that work, social life, and physical activities are hindered by fibroid symptoms. Offering alternative therapies tailored to a woman's symptoms will allow her to choose a treatment that fits her needs and to preserve her uterus and fertility. The minimally invasive treatment options have a faster recovery and lower surgical risk than hysterectomy, but may require reintervention. One pharmacologic treatment offers short-term, intermittent therapy with lasting effects.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: Laughlintommaso.shannon@mayo.edu.
authors: Shannon K
authors: SK
authors: Laughlin-Tommaso
mesh_terms: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D057086:High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000628:therapy*; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011980:Receptors, Progesterone / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D055357:Uterine Artery Embolization; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents; D011372:Progestins; D011980:Receptors, Progesterone
keywords: Fibroids; Focused ultrasound ablation; Myomectomy; Ulipristal acetate; Uterine artery embolization