What You Already Know About Uterine Fibroids If you’re a woman and you’re reading this, you probably already know a little bit about uterine fibroids. You already understand that they are abnormal, yet typically non-cancerous, growths in the uterus. The risk factors for getting them, as you may know, include …
Are you at risk for having uterine fibroids? If you’re at risk for developing uterine fibroids, take comfort in the fact that you’re not the only one. About 40% of women will have or have had a uterine fibroid by age 60. If your mother, sister, or aunt has had …
So, you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids… If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids or are in the risk category for them, it can be scary to know that they can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It can also be difficult to know what causes fibroids in the …
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 …
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. …