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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Please send some ?to a member of our sisterhood in Kentucky who had this baby-sized fibroid removed this week.Not only did she have to suffer through the symptoms of carrying this enormous mass, this young lady was told by 3 DOCTORS to have a hysterectomy!!She courageously took control of her health, and reached out to …
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 …
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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