Treatment

What are my options now that I’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids?

What are my options now that I have been diagnosed with fibroids? by William H. Catherino, MD, PhD   Like many women in their 20’s to 40’s, you have heard from your care provider that you have fibroids.  Depending upon how heavy your menstrual periods are or how much pain you are feeling, you may …

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Morcellation

  Laparoscopic power morcellators can be used by surgeons to divide or shred tissue when performing laparascopic procedures such as hysterectomies.  In 2013 two law suits raised questions on the use of morcellators when patients who had received the procedure questioned whether the morcellator caused cancerous tissue to be spread in their abdomens. Following many …

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Dr. Magdy Milad of Northwestern Memorial Hospital Shares Insights on Fibroid Treatment

  It is indeed an honor to be asked to submit a blog for The Fibroid Foundation website.  I certainly have no experience with blogs but have committed my professional career to caring for women suffering from fibroids.  It is a privilege to be able to counsel and manage patients with this condition.  I have seen women with …

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