| Summary: | Myoma uteri are the most prevalent firm of benign gynecological tumors found in women. Their effects on reproductive function and fertility are unknown. Treatment is dependent on myoma's location and size. While there is medical consensus on the treatment of submucosal myoma, there exists controversy in treatment and management of intramural myoma in infertile patients. Surgical treatments include hysteroscopic, laparoscopic and open myomectomies (laparotomy). Results from endoscopic and open myomectomies are comparable. Endoscopic treatment is generally favored due to lower morbidity, same day treatment, shorter hospitalizations and lower costs. Alternative methods, including medical and radiological intervention, are discussed.
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