Fibroids and Fertility.

Uterine fibroids significantly impact women's reproductive health, influencing fertility potential and pregnancy outcomes. Their growth, often facilitated by hormonal influences like estrogen and progesterone, can cause considerable disruptions in the uterus, leading to symptoms and complications that impact the quality of life and reproductive prospects of women.This article provides an exhaustive discussion of uterine fibroids, including pathophysiology, their impact on endometrial function, receptivity, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, and the management of infertility in patients with uterine fibroids. It underlines the critical role of uterine fibroids in women's reproductive health, emphasizing the importance of effective diagnosis and treatment to promote fertility and improve pregnancy outcomes. Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Citation

Samar Alkhrait, Iana Malasevskaia, Obianuju Sandra Madueke-Laveaux. Fibroids and Fertility. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America. 2023 Dec;50(4):663-675

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PMID: 37914486

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