Uterine Fibroids Causing Preterm Birth: A New Pathophysiological Hypothesis on the Role of Fibroid Necrosis and Inflammation

Uterine Fibroids Causing Preterm Birth: A New Pathophysiological Hypothesis on the Role of Fibroid Necrosis and Inflammation

According to recent studies and observations in clinical practice, uterine fibroids increase the risk of preterm birth. There are several theories on the pathogenesis of preterm birth in the presence of fibroids. One theory proclaims that fibroid necrosis leads to preterm birth, though pathophysiolo...

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Main Authors: Emma E. Don, Anadeijda J. E. M. C. Landman, Guus Vissers, Ekaterina S. Jordanova, Emiel D. Post Uiterweer, Christianne J. M. de Groot, Marjon A. de Boer, Judith A. F. Huirne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
degeneration
inflammation
necrosis
pregnancy
premature labor
preterm birth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/15/8064

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