Value of uterus: quality of life, symptom severity, and treatment decisions in patients with fibroids

Fibroids are the most common benign pelvic tumor in women with a cumulative incidence greater than 70% by the age of 50. Understanding patient preferences regarding uterine preservation in the surgical management of fibroids is crucial to shared-decision making and improved counseling. In order to provide patient-centered, culturally competent care, we must understand the value patients place on uterine preservation, and understand the racial and cultural influences that impact valuation of the uterus.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - March 21, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: V Fuentes, M Cantave, C Okuagu, C Mulligan, K Scholl, E Bardawil, K De Souza, S Biest, W Trotter Ross Source Type: research