Uterine Fibroids—Quality of Life and Minimally Invasive Therapy Options
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Obstetrics & Gynecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 201
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Interests: gynecology; uro-gynecology; laparoscopy; hysteroscopy
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Dear Colleagues,
Uterine fibroids are the predominant pelvic benign neoplasms occurring in reproductive-aged women and the leading benign indication for undergoing hysterectomy. The incidence rate of fibroids is 2.0–9.2 per 1000 woman-years, and the incidence increases with age until menopause.
Traditional treatments for symptomatic fibroids include major surgeries such as hysterectomy and myomectomy, which are associated with significant complications and high morbidity. In the last few years, researchers have proposed some alternative minimally invasive approaches to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids: uterine artery embolization (UAE) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Minimally invasive treatment for fibroids is an option for women who choose to preserve their uterus.
Dr. Karolina Chmaj-Wierzchowska
Prof. Dr. Maciej Wilczak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- uterine fibroids
- radiofrequency ablation
- pain
- quality of life
- menstrual bleeding
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