Anthropometric Characteristics and Risk of Uterine Leiomyoma

Authors :: Terry, Kathryn L.
De Vivo, Immaculata
Hankinson, Susan E.
Spiegelman, Donna
Wise, Lauren A.
Missmer, Stacey A.
Source :: Epidemiology; November 2007, Vol. 18 Issue: 6 p758-763, 6p
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The etiology of uterine leiomyoma (or fibroids) is poorly understood. Sex steroid hormones and growth factors have been hypothesized to play a role in their development, and anthropometric characteristics may influence uterine leiomyoma risk.