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ea0037ep202 | Reproduction, endocrine disruptors and signalling | ECE2015

A haplotype of the EPCR gene is associated is a candidate risk factor for uterine myomas in Iranian women

Fathkhani Zeinab , Ebrahimi Ahmad

Introduction: Uterine myomas are the most frequent benign uterine tumours of smooth muscle cells of myometrium. Myoma is the most common uterine tumours occurring in 20–30% of women during their reproductive years. Despite this common complication of benign tumours, in most cases there are barrier of natural fertility and pregnancy continuing. Therefore, to understanding better the genetic characteristics of myoma help us in the treatment and preventive measures in these ...