Utility values for pre-menopausal women suffering from symptomatic uterine fibroids

BACKGROUND: Uterine fibroids (UF) represent the most common benign uterine tumor in women of reproductive age. Symptoms including heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain/pressure, and/or urinary frequency have a substantial impact on women's quality of life and utility values for UF have not been published. METHODS: Health state descriptions associated with UF symptoms and treatment side effects were developed based on patient focus …