What procedure is frequently performed to remove uterine fibroids?
a. Polypectomy
b. Myomectomy
c. In vitro fertilization
d. Vulvectomy
ANS: B
Uterine fibroids are benign, slow growing tumors or myomas that are composed of muscle and fibrous connective tissue that attach to the uterine wall or have a pedicle and protrude into the uterine cavity. In myomectomy, the fibroid tumors are removed when they cause problems such as pelvic pain, bleeding, pressure, or interfere with pregnancy.
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