Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are not the kind of ‘bun’ most of us expect to find growing in the oven - Moms Who Think

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The Fibroid epidemic in black women

Fibroids affect more than 40% of women, occurring 3 times more in black women. In fact, studies show that fibroids actually occur more frequently and at younger ages in black women than in women of any other race. For many of these women, younger onset and larger fibroids can lead to very severe symptoms of bleeding and pain.

Some may wonder if this disproportionate effect on black women is the result of genetics, or the social inequities in the US healthcare system. It is no secret that many minority groups do not have the same access to healthcare and insurance in the US, despite the recent improvements in healthcare coverage. What is even more problematic is that there is no free…

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 The Fibroid epidemic in black women

Some may wonder if this disproportionate effect on black women is the result of genetics, or the social inequities in the US healthcare system. It is no secret that many minority groups do not have the same access to healthcare and insurance in the US, despite the recent improvements in healthcare coverage.

British Fibroid Trust

British Fibroid Trust is set up for women with fibroids. We aim to: •Inform you what fibroids are and all available treatment options with the possible side effects so that you together with your gynaecologist can make informed choice on your suitable & appropriate treatment. •Be a venue/platform where women with fibroids can ease their anxiety by exchanging their experiences and discussing their concerns with each other. •Campaign for more research into the understanding of the cause(s), early detection and diagnosis and better treatments.

Fibroid Treatment Collective

Your doctor just told you to have a hysterectomy for your fibroids. Before you do anything, learn more about the advantages of Uterine Fibroid Embolization.

Fibroids.co.uk

This website presents information on uterine fibroids and current methods of treatment particularly Uterine Fibroid Embolisation. ( embolization ). Also called UAE - uterine artery embolisation.

Curawave

Curawave MR Guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a non-invasive, non-surgical, outpatient procedure that helps relieve fibroid symptoms and enables many women to return to normal activity within days.

FibroidSecondOpinion.com

Recent developments in gynecology have expanded the treatment alternatives now available to women with fibroids. I wrote and designed this website to provide women with comprehensive and easy-to-understand information about fibroids and state-of-the-art treatments available.

MomsWhoThink

A uterine fibroid tumor may sound very scary. Generally it is not an uncommon or alarming condition. As many as one in four women have fibroid growths at some point in their lives. The most common occurrence of fibroids is during the childbearing years.

NHS

Treatment may not be necessary in cases where there are no symptoms of fibroids, or where symptoms are minor and your everyday activities are not significantly affected.

UpToDate

Your doctor might recommend a surgical treatment for fibroids if: ●You have fibroid-related heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, or pressure that does not get better with medical treatments ●You are trying to get pregnant and fibroids appear to be interfering

World Laparoscopy Hospital

Frequently asked questions about treatment of fibroids.

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