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Uterine Fibroids

poorgradstudent / rfj1862 / daved / dewophile (think I got everyone). Appreciate the rprx discussion.

I'll admit to being naive about this a couple years ago then personal and investments have led me to slowly become more aware of how big an unmet medical need this is. I was very surprised by the prevalence and lack of (non-invasive and effective) treatment options! It doesn't seem like hormone therapies are the answer.

I was curious to any other treatment options (particularly drugs) with potential good efficacy and what others thought of them.

Here is a link to active studies from the clinical trials website:
http://tinyurl.com/ybw4dr

The Pirfenidone study by the NIH is one I was aware of but I have not inquired to InterMune if this is considered a fibrotic indication covered by their license agreement (from Marnac). From what I've read of Pirfenidone in IPF I would speculate (I don't claim to be a science guy) while it may have some potential I would not see this end-all treatment option.

Appreciate anyones thoughts on the subject. TIA