WHO GETS FIBROIDS? Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are the most common pelvic tumor in women and 40% of all women by the time they turn 40 have uterine fibroids. One Washington DC health plan study showed that approximately 80% of African American women in their late 40s have fibroids. Based on multiple studies, …
When I began my career in Interventional Radiology, I was primarily focused on the women’s health issues surrounding procedures involved in uterine fibroid treatment options, primarily Uterine Fibroid Embolization or UFE. For me, informed consent is important; however, in many cases the treatment options offered to women suffering from uterine fibroids included …
Some 75% of Americans experience foot problems at some point in their lives. Many of them consult a Podiatrist for relief from their foot pain, tingling feet, and wounds on the feet. This is good, because to some extent your feet mirror your general health. Many serious health conditions – …
As a fibroid specialist in Portland, I love to answer questions about uterine fibroids and what they mean to the women who have them. I am deeply concerned with patient education, and want to present ALL of the possible treatment options to my patients, so they can make informed decisions. …