Quick Facts
Which of the following is another name for fibroids?
myomas
leiomyomas
leiomyomata uteri
all of the above

helpful Websites

FibroidFacts.com is a resource to help you learn about uterine fibroids and Lupron Depot®. Below is a collection of websites that may provide useful information on fibroids. Being knowledgeable can help you work with your doctor to make informed treatment decisions.

TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. cannot assure the accuracy or timeliness of the information available at the following websites and information resources.

Center for Uterine Fibroids

www.fibroids.net

The Center for Uterine Fibroids is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pathology. Its mission is to define the causes of fibroid-related symptoms and to develop and test innovative treatment options for uterine fibroids.

The site provides information on types of fibroids, as well as their symptoms, complications, and treatments.

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)

www.4woman.gov

The National Women's Health Information Center is a service of the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. The site can help you link to a variety of women's health-related material developed by Federal agencies and private organizations.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

www.acog.org

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, called ACOG for short, has a site that offers a wealth of resources on women’s issues, including educational pamphlets and questions and answer reports from ACOG doctors.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

www.asrm.org

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is a non-profit organization committed to providing women with information on all aspects of the reproductive life cycle. You’ll find educational materials, articles, FAQs, and links to relevant women’s health research.

National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)

www.healthywomen.org

The National Women’s Health Resource Center is a non-profit organization that provides women with resources to make informed decisions about their health. You can search by health topic for the information you want most.

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Other Important Information:

Lupron Depot® (3.75 mg and - 3 Month 11.25 mg), in combination with iron, is used for the preoperative treatment of anemia associated with uterine fibroids. Most common side effects with Lupron Depot are generally those related to low estrogen levels, including hot flashes, headaches, and vaginal dryness. A small amount of bone loss (average 2.7% at month three) may also occur during therapy.

For further information about Lupron Depot, please see the complete Prescribing Information, as well as the Patient Product Information.