Burden, Prevalence, and Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: A Survey of U.S. Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most women will experience uterine fibroids by the age of 50, yet few data exist describing the overall patient experience with fibroids. The objective of this population-based survey was to characterize symptom burden, patient awareness, and treatment decision-making for fibroids, including a comparison among women of varying backgrounds.

Materials and methods

Women (≥18 years) were recruited via email from GfK KnowledgePanel^®, a representative panel of US households, or identified with opt-in consumer panels. The Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Health-Related Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) questionnaire and Aberdeen Menorrhagia Severity Scale (AMSS) were included.

Results

Eligible women were grouped into three cohorts: "at-risk" (symptoms suggestive of

SUBMITTER: Marsh EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247381 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature