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What is the most common symptom associated with uterine fibroids?
What is the most common symptom associated with uterine fibroids?
- Infertility
- Abdominal mass
- Menorrhagia (correct)
- Pain
What percentage of women above the age of 30 years experience uterine fibroids?
What percentage of women above the age of 30 years experience uterine fibroids?
- 5%
- 75%
- 30% (correct)
- 100%
Which population is more likely to experience symptomatic uterine fibroids?
Which population is more likely to experience symptomatic uterine fibroids?
- Black women (correct)
- White women
- Asian women
- Hispanic women
What is the commonest age of symptomatic presentation for uterine fibroids?
What is the commonest age of symptomatic presentation for uterine fibroids?
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What percentage of cases can uterine fibroids cause infertility?
What percentage of cases can uterine fibroids cause infertility?
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What are some complications of uterine fibroids?
What are some complications of uterine fibroids?
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What are the treatment options for uterine fibroids?
What are the treatment options for uterine fibroids?
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Study Notes
- Smooth muscle tumors of the uterus, also known as benign leiomyomas, are the most common uterine tumors.
- They occur in about 30% of women above the age of 30 years and up to 75% of hysterectomy specimens.
- They are more common in Black women and are more likely to be symptomatic in this population.
- The commonest age of symptomatic presentation is 30-40 years.
- Symptoms may include menorrhagia, pressure symptoms, abdominal mass, pain, and infertility.
- Fibroids can vary in size, shape, consistency, and blood supply.
- Most patients are asymptomatic, but menorrhagia is the most common symptom.
- Fibroids can cause infertility in 5-10% of cases.
- Complications of fibroids can include ulceration, necrosis, infection, sarcomatous change, and torsion.
- Treatment options include observation, medical management, and surgical interventions.
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