Uterine Fibroids: Retrospective Study with Analysis of Different Risk Factors
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چکیده
Uterine fibroids are benign monoclonal neoplasms of the myometrium, representing most common tumors in women worldwide. To date, no long-term or noninvasive treatment option exists for hormone-dependent uterine fibroids, due to limited knowledge about molecular mechanisms underlying initiation and development fibroids.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International journal of women's health and wellness
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2474-1353']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23937/2474-1353/1510152