Uterine Fibroids

Uterine leiomyoma (fibroids) are the most common gynecologic neoplasm in women of reproductive age. As the number one cause of hysterectomy, they have a profound negative impact on women's health. Uterine leiomyoma are hormonally dependent and as such are a potential target for endocrine active compounds in the environment.

Conference: Advances in Uterine Leiomyoma Research: 2^nd NIH International Congress (February 2005)
   Presentation Slides
   Poster Presentations
   Conference Website
   Final Conference Brochure
   Conference Summary

Videocasts:
February 2005
   Title: Advances in Uterine Leiomyoma Research (Day 1)
Length (Hours:Minutes): 05:50
February 2005
   Title: Advances in Utirine Leiomyoma Research (Day 2)
Length (Hours:Minutes): 07:25

General Information
   Latest Journal Publications on Uterine Fibroids
   Health Topic: Uterine Fibroid (NIH)
   Healthfinder.gov
   Medline Plus
   Uterine Fibroids (DHHS)

Ongoing studies
   Ongoing Clinical Trials on Uterine Fibroids
   Fibroids Growth Study (NIEHS/NCMHD)

Publications
   Uterine Fibroids (FDA)
   Status of Research on Uterine Fibroids (leiomyomata uteri) at the NIH
    Year: March, 2006
   Women's Health and the Environment (NIEHS)
   Uterine Fibroids (NICHD)
   Hysterectomy Surveillance- United States, 1994-1999 (CDC)
   Uterine Fibroids, Management: Evidence Report (AHRQ)