Drug contraindicated in uterine fibroid:
Ans. B Estrogen Ref.: Shaws 15th ed. 1359; Williams Gynecology Ch: 9 * Leiomyomas are benign smooth muscle neoplasms that typically originate from the myometrium. They are often referred to as uterine myomas, and are incorrectly called fibroids because the considerable amount of collagen contained in many of them creates a fibrous consistency. Estrogen has a hormonal role in the patho-physiology of formation of fibroids. * Drugs used to decrease the size of the fibroid: # GnRH analogue (Buserelin, Nafarelin, Goserelin, Triptorelin, Leuprorelin acetate) # GnRH antagonist: Cetrirelix, Ganirelix # Mifepristone (anti-progesterone) # Danazol
Danazol
Estrogen
Mifepristone
GnRH analogue
Treatment and Recurrence