2005
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292005000100002
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Abstract: Objectives: to analyze evidences in medical literature concerning the possible relation between uterine leiomyomas and infertility, and the advantages /disadvantages of the different treatments available.Methods: literature review using the key words (MeSh terms) "leiomyomas", "infertility", "treatment", "myomectomy", "pregnancy" in "Pubmed" and "The Cochrane Library 2003" database. The search period was from 1989 through 2003.Results: although there are contradictory results, the majority of authors determine… Show more

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“…Given the results on the surgical treatment performed in patients participating in the current study, the need to discuss the possibility of less invasive surgical alternatives such as endoscopic procedures, uterine artery embolization, or partial excisions that do not completely hamper the possibility of gestation in patients with uterine leiomyoma is imminent [ 20 , 21 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the results on the surgical treatment performed in patients participating in the current study, the need to discuss the possibility of less invasive surgical alternatives such as endoscopic procedures, uterine artery embolization, or partial excisions that do not completely hamper the possibility of gestation in patients with uterine leiomyoma is imminent [ 20 , 21 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%