Surgery is the most frequent treatment in women with symptomatic uterine fibroids. A new medical approach with ulipristal acetate (UPA) has been suggested. The aim of this study was to provide data on effectiveness and safety of UPA in premenopausal women with symptomatic uterine fibroids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is characterized by shunts between the myometrial arteries and veins. Treatment is based on the severity of uterine bleeding and ranges from conservative medical approaches to embolization of affected arteries. The aim of study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of hysteroscopy for management of uterine AVM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe present a rare case of endometriosis of the cervix. Transvaginal sonography showed a 35-mm cyst in the cervix with diffuse, low-level internal echoes. Transvaginal sonography-guided aspiration with a 17-gauge needle was performed, yielding a very thick chocolate-colored fluid.
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