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UTERINE<br />

LEIOMYOMATA<br />

U.S. STATISTICS<br />

Most common pelvic mass in women<br />

- prevalence: 20-40% (= millions)<br />

- 75%: asymptomatic<br />

- 25%: menorrhagia, pain, mass effect<br />

600,000 Hysterectomies annually<br />

- approximately 1/3 for fibroids<br />

- cost: $4 Billion<br />

Nat’l Ctr for Health Stats. Vital Health Stat Series No. 13 (92). 1987

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