Uterine fibroid-related infertility: mechanisms and management

Fibroids are a common pathology and increasingly observed in women seeking medical treatment for infertility. The longer reproductive horizon thanks to improvements in medical care and current trend for women to postpone childbearing are making fibroid-related infertility increasingly common.The aim of this review is to critically analyze: 1) The link between uterine fibroids and infertility2) Mechanisms by which uterine fibroids may impair fertility 3) Management of myoma-related infertility.The association of fibroids with infertility is a source of controversy.
Source: Fertility and Sterility - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Views and reviews Source Type: research