Is ulipristal acetate the new drug of choice for the medical management of uterine fibroids? Res ipsa loquitur?

Women's Health
Funlayo OdejinmiRebecca Mallick

Abstract

Ulipristal acetate (Esmya©) has been hailed the new wonder drug with regard to the medical management of uterine fibroids, and many postulate that it will remove the need for surgical treatment in the future. While the results from the PEARL studies are certainly promising and its amenorrhoeic rates and reduction in fibroid size are unquestionable, there is still a paucity of data with regard to its long-term effects, the effects on its usage prior to surgery and its variable efficacy in different ethnic populations. To facilitate our knowledge further, independent studies with clear outcome measures evaluating the long-term effects of the drug in a wider, more representative, ethnic minority population as well as assessing its true cost-effectiveness compared to surgery are needed. The aim of this article is to review the historical aspects with regard to the management of uterine fibroids to gain an understanding of where we are now and to evaluate the wider use of ulipristal acetate, both its benefits and limitations and postulate where to go in the future in order to allow our women to make safe and informed choices regarding their treatment options.

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