The Uterine Fibroid Study generated data that the Epidemiology Branch and its collaborators published in peer-reviewed journal articles. To find out more about the study, please click the following links to journal articles and abstracts.
Dunson DB, Baird DD. A flexible parametric model for combining current status and age at first diagnosis data. Biometrics 57:396-403, 2001. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11414562)
Vines AI, McNeilly MD, Stevens J, Hertz-Picciotto I, Bohlig M, Baird DD. Development and reliability of a Telephone-Administered Perceived Racism Scale (TPRS): a tool for epidemiological use. Ethnicity Dis 11:251-262, 2001. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11456000)
Walker CL, Cesen-Cummings K, Houle C, Baird DD, Barrett JC, Davis B. Protective effect of pregnancy for development of uterine leiomyoma. Carcinogenesis 22:2049-2052, 2001. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11751438)[Full Text](http://carcin.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/22/12/2049)[download the PDF](http://carcin.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/22/12/2049)
Dunson DB, Baird DD. A proportional hazards model for incidence and induced remission of disease. Biometrics 58:71-78, 2002. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11890329)
Dunson DB, Baird DD. Bayesian modeling of incidence and progression of disease from cross-sectional data. Biometrics 58:813-822, 2002 [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12495135)
Hoppin.JA, Brock JW, Davis BJ, Baird DD. Reproducibility of urinary phthalate metabolites in first morning urine samples. Environ Health Pers 110:515-518, 2002. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12003755)[Full Text](http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/members/2002/110p515-518hoppin/hoppin-full.html)[PDF] (http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/members/2002/110p515-518hoppin/EHP110p515PDF.pdf)
Baird DD, Dunson DB, Hill MC, Cousins D, Schectman JM. High cumulative incidence of uterine liomyoma in black and white women: ultrasound evidence. Am J Obstet Gynecol 188:100-107, 2003. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12548202)[PDF] (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6W9P-47W54KY-M-1&_cdi=6688&_user=10843&_orig=search&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F2003&_qd=1&_sk=998119998&view=c&wchp=dGLbVlb-zSkWA&md5=9ae18e3a188115f9ba3c7f41b2bece71&ie=/sdarticle.pdf)
Baird DD, Dunson DB. Why is parity protective for uterine fibroids? Epidemiology 14:247-250, 2003. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12606893)[Full Text](http://gateway.ut.ovid.com/gw2/ovidweb.cgi?QS=s%2fC0V7LKCzAtu%2bxxS4MYXrEUwsPCuxzrtH4yDens1pGdaa4Nwjr79%2f2LJwqbghpRmqOA3pVCW2cjCPq5jcVLMjG%2b89BH%2bjYNl6C%2fmHMU7Jk%2fqFw6Xi077AL4qIhEcfHEVOXoYdh%2frcryrBmy3xHVrn80paCWU%2fXp_sx8bDKjRH01JvXK5)
Brewer EA, Kolotkin RL, Baird DD. Relationship between eating behaviors and obesity in African American and Caucasion women. Eating Behaviors 4:159-171, 2003. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15000979)[Full Text](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6W77-48RXBB7-1&_coverDate=08%2F31%2F2003&_alid=255804897&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_qd=1&_cdi=6619&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000000150&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10843&md5=fce67adfa8eeb4311f069cd5698806ee)[PDF] (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6W77-48RXBB7-1-7&_cdi=6619&_user=10843&_orig=search&_coverDate=08%2F31%2F2003&_qd=1&_sk=999959997&view=c&wchp=dGLbVlb-zSkzS&md5=da8111640ba72ae69647865d28d748ad&ie=/sdarticle.pdf)
Wegienka G, Baird DD, Hirtz-Picciotto I, Harlow SD, Steege JF, Hill MC, Schectman JM, Hartmann KE. Self-reported heavy bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomata. Obstet Gynecol 101:431-437, 2003. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12636944)[Full Text]("http://www.greenjournal.org/cgi/content/full/101/3/431)[download the PDF](http://www.greenjournal.org/cgi/reprint/101/3/431)
Wegienka G, Baird DD. Potential bias due to excluding oral contraceptive users when estimating menstrual cycle characteristics. Am J Epidemiol 158:947-950, 2003. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=14607802)[Full Text](http://aje.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/158/10/947)[download the PDF](http://aje.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/158/10/947)
Wegienka G, Baird DD, Hertz-Picciotto I, Harlow SD, Hartmann KE. Uterine leiomyomata (fibroids): are bleeding symptoms more likely to be reported after diagnosis? J Clin Epidemiol 57:318-320, 2004. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15066693)[Full Text](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T84-4C52TV3-G&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2004&_alid=255805342&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_qd=1&_cdi=5076&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000000150&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10843&md5=691a086af7bee199ed7711ef8225d09c)[PDF] (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6T84-4C52TV3-G-1&_cdi=5076&_user=10843&_orig=search&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F2004&_qd=1&_sk=999429996&view=c&wchp=dGLbVlb-zSkWb&md5=1e36b4b9f44959ff84ca64c49c0a2f63&ie=/sdarticle.pdf)
Baird DD. Invited Commentary: Uterine leiomyomata-we know so little but could learn so much. Am J Epidemiol. 159:124-126, 2004. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=14718212)[Full Text](http://aje.oupjournals.org/cgi/content/full/159/2/124)[download the PDF](http://aje.oupjournals.org/cgi/reprint/159/2/124)
Wegienka G, Baird DD. A Comparison of recalled date of last menstrual period with a menstrual diary. Journal of Women's Health 14:248-52, 2005. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15857271&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum)
Baird DD, Newbold RN. Prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure is associated with uterine leiomyoma development. Reproductive Toxicology 20:81-4, 2005. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15808789&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum)
Baird DD, Hill MC, Hartmann KE, Schectman JM, Dunson DB. Parity and location of uterine leiomyoma. In review, 2005.
Baird DD, Dunson DB, Kesner JS. Luteinizing hormone in premenopausal women may stimulate uterine leiomyomata development. J Soc Gynecol Investig 13:130-5, 2006. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16443507&query_hl=12&itool=pubmed_docsum)
Vines AI, Baird DD, McNeily M, Hertz-Picciotto, I, Light KC, Stevens J. Social correlates of perceptions of and responses to racism among black women. Ethn Dis 16:101-7, 2006. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=16599356&query_hl=15&itool=pubmed_docsum)
Baird DD, Dunson DB, Hill MC, Cousins D, Schectman JM. Association of physical activity with development of uterine leiomyoma. Am J Epidemiol 165:157-63, 2007. [Abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17090618&ordinalpos=4&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum)
Gooden KM, Schroeder JC, North KE, Gammon MD, Hartmann KM, Taylor J, Baird DD. Val153Met Polymorphism of Catechol-O-Methyltransferase and Prevalence of Uterine Leiomyomata, Reproductive Sciences 14:117-20, 2007.
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