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Uterine fibroids

Nature Reviews Disease Primers volume 2, Article number: 16044 (2016) Cite this article

Uterine fibroids are common neoplasms of the uterus and can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, as well as pain and urinary and gastrointestinal problems. This PrimeView focuses on the mechanisms underlying the development of uterine fibroids.

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Uterine fibroids. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2, 16044 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2016.44

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