Abstract:  Uterine fibroids (UFs), also known as leiomyomas or myomas commonly seen at women of age of 30-50 years old, are the most prevalent benign tumors in female reproductive organs. UFs are composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue, reportedly occurring in 20% of this population. The treatment of UFs include conservative treatment and surgical treatment, of which radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment for the latter, and has been applied to a variety of diseases. Its value in the treatment of benign gynecological diseases has also been fully recognized. The ideal RFA is to use heat energy in a minimally invasive manner without damaging the adjacent normal tissue and to destroy the target tissue completely. This article shows a brief overview of RFA for uterine fibroids in the mechanisms, clinical application of ultrasonography, the evaluation of the curative effects, influence on fertility function, safety and effectiveness and the influencing factors of RFA of uterine fibroids.

Key words: Uterus, Myoma, Catheter ablation, Ultrasonography, Ultrasonography, interventional