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Eligibility criteria were studies that targeted patients with uterine fibroids using a PROM instrument and were published as full-text, English-language articles in peer-reviewed journals. Studies that used only a portion or an unvalidated short form of the PROMs, non-English publication or non-peer-reviewed formats were excluded.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Data extraction and synthesis<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Two independent reviewers extracted the data using EndNote V.X9 (Clarivate, London, UK). The PROM quality assessment adhered to the COSMIN guidelines. The level of evidence for the psychometric properties of each PROM was determined using a modified GRADE approach.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Of 678 records retrieved in the literature search, 11 were included. Six uterine fibroid-specific PROMs were identified and evaluated according to the COSMIN guidelines. The Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life (UFS-QoL) and the Bleeding and Pelvic Discomfort Scale (BPD) received class A recommendations (recommended) for sufficient content and structural and internal consistency. However, four other PROMs, namely the Perioperative Anxiety Scale for Uterine Fibroids, Fibroid Symptom Diary, Uterine Fibroid Daily Bleeding Diary and Menstrual Pictogram Superabsorbent Polymer-containing Version 3, received class B recommendations (further research required) due to poor measurement properties, including inadequate reliability and unquantified measurement error.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The results of the present study fill a knowledge gap in the systematic and comprehensive evaluation of uterine fibroid-related PROMs. These findings provide valuable insights and recommendations for clinicians and researchers seeking reliable PROMs for this patient population. 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