Impact of diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids on quality of life and labor productivity: The Japanese online survey for uterine fibroids and quality of life (JOYFUL survey).

Uterine fibroids, especially in association with anemia, were related to reduced QOL. Given that uterine fibroid-related reduced QOL is likely improved by appropriate treatment, women with uterine fibroid-like symptoms, such as menorrhagia, should be examined and treated.