Management of Fibroids in Resource-Limited Settings

This article reveals that limited data are available regarding the prevalence, treatment, and extent of the management of uterine fibroids in such settings. Myomectomy is the most common procedure used for fibroids ’ treatment and it can be done during cesarean sections under certain circumstances. Medical treatment and new technologies of fibroids treatment are rarely available for use.SummaryManagement and treatment of fibroids needs continuous efforts in research and innovation into finding cost-effective solutions. Media should play a major rule in increasing the awareness of the problem among women. On the other hand, training programs for health care providers, midwifes, and gynecologists will help in reducing morbidity and mortality in women with fibroids in resource-limited settings.
Source: Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research