Aromatase Inhibitors for Treatment of Uterine Leiomyomas

Summary

Fibroids are benign tumors that might results in bleeding. Surgery is their definitive treatment. Some medical therapies have been tried for women who wish to preserve their uterus. Recent reports have demonstrated a role for a new category of drugs called aromatase inhibitor (such as Femara) in the treatment of fibroids. This study is conducted to assess the effect of Femara (letrozole) on the size of fibroids in women around menopause.

Timeline

Start

2011-03

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2011-05

Drugs

Indications