Links to websites of groups that study or provide information about uterine fibroids.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fact Sheet on Uterine Fibroids Research
The fact sheet describes advances and future directions in research on uterine fibroids. - National Library of Medicine (NLM): MedlinePlus
NLM’s MedlinePlus page on uterine fibroids includes information and links to additional resources. - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
OWH’s uterine fibroids fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about fibroids. - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG is an association of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and other health professionals who provide health care to women. ACOG’s FAQs (PDF - 366 KB) address risk, symptom, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of uterine fibroids.- Find an OB/GYN through ACOG.
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
ASRM is devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology. It provides patient information on fibroids . - National Uterine Fibroid Foundation
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to assisting women who are affected by fibroids. - The Fibroid Foundation
This nonprofit organization aims to create and support efforts to find a cure for fibroids and to minimize treatment disparities.
Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from NICHD, NIH, or HHS.
- Advances in Leiomyoma Research
View a videocast of the NIH International Congress meeting: - Management of Uterine Fibroids: An Update of the Evidence (July 2007)
This archived report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reviewed evidence for treatment options for uterine fibroids and identified research gaps. - American College of Radiology (ACR)
The ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Radiologic Management of Uterine Leiomyomas provides guidance to help health care providers determine when specific treatment modalities are appropriate for treating fibroids. The report includes a literature review and evidence tables. - UCSF NIH Human Endometrial Tissue and DNA Bank
This bank serves as a biorepository for uterine tissue samples. - Fibroid Registry for Outcomes and Data
This registry, developed by AHRQ, was used to assess changes in symptom severity and health-related quality of life among women who had undergone uterine artery embolization to treat fibroids. The Registry began in 2000 and enrolled more than 2,100 eligible women.
Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from NICHD, NIH, or HHS.
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