Abstract
Background: Uterine fibroids are a non-cancerous benign tumor that originates from the smooth muscle layer and the accompanying connective tissue of uterus. A majority of women suffering from fibroids remain largely asymptomatic. Medical management of fibroids aims at providing an alternative to those patients who earlier had only surgical options.
Mifepristone and Ulipristal Acetate are Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator that reduce the size of the fibroid and uterine volume and hence have the potential to provide relief from symptoms.
Aim: This study was performed to compare the efficacy and safety of Mifepristone vs. Ulipristal acetate for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Method: This study was conducted in the outpatient department of obstetrics and Gynecology, S. N. medical college, Agra. 100 female patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for the study.
Conclusion: We conclude from the study that both the drugs can be used effectively for the treatment of uterine fibroids but Mifepristone proved to be better in reducing fibroid size.
Keyword: Fibroid, Mifepristone, Ulipristal Acetate.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Pearl Jain
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i4.09
