Treatment for uterine fibroid symptoms recommended by NICE

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By Kaye McIntosh

Up to 30,000 women could benefit from linzagolix, a new treatment option for moderate-to-severe symptoms of uterine fibroids, guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has recommended.

The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist is a single tablet, taken once a day.