The impact of anemia on treatment management and clinical outcomes of women hospitalized for uterine leiomyomas.

Anemia has a significant impact on treatment approaches and clinical outcomes of women hospitalized for uterine leiomyomas. Age, obesity, intramural leiomyomas and AUB are some predictors of anemia that could represent a risk-stratification opportunity, allowing for its prompt identification and correction, therefore improving patient care.