What question did this study set out to answer?

To guide the evaluation and management of uterine leiomyomas throughout the menopausal transition.

Uterine Leiomyomas Across the Menopausal Transition

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Structured review explores imaging and management of uterine leiomyomas during menopause, highlighting varied outcomes.

To guide the evaluation and management of uterine leiomyomas throughout the menopausal transition.
Conducted a structured, nonsystematic review of literature using PubMed and Embase.
Supplemented findings with guideline and reference review.
Focused on imaging techniques and symptom management strategies.
Leiomyomas persist, regress modestly, or continue to grow post-menopause.
No distinct imaging feature reliably differentiates benign leiomyomas from malignancies.
Low prevalence of unsuspected leiomyosarcoma increases with age.

Encalada-Soto et al. (2026) studied this question.

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