Disparities in Fibroid Incidence, Prognosis, and Management

Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso; Vanessa L. Jacoby; Evan R. Myers

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2016.11.007

Disparities in Fibroid Incidence, Prognosis, and Management

Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, Vanessa L. Jacoby, Evan R. Myers

Obstetrics/Gynecology

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Abstract

Health disparities in fibroid prevalence, prognosis, and treatment exist for underserved women. Access to fibroid treatment alternatives can have significant effect on choices and outcomes of fibroid disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	81-94
Number of pages	14
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	44
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2016.11.007
State	Published - Mar 1 2017

Keywords

Disparity
Fibroid
Leiomyoma
Race
Rural
Socioeconomic status

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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