Fibroids
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences details research in fibroids
Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 15th, 2007
A new study, "Association of physical activity with development of uterine leiomyoma," is now available. "The relation between physical activity and uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) has received little study, but exercise is protective for breast cancer, another hormonally mediated tumor. Participants in this study were randomly selected members of a health plan based in Washington, DC, aged 35-49 years (734 African Americans, 455 Whites) enrolled between 1996 and 1999," scientists in the United States report.
"Fibroid status was based on ultrasound screening. Physical activity was based on detailed interview questions. Logistic regression with adjustment for body mass...
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