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The Cost of Fibroids

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Symptomatic fibroids have traditionally been treated with a hysterectomy or myomectomy, both invasive, surgical procedures with long recovery times. A normal hysterectomy or myomectomy, with no complications, can cost up to $42,619 according to a recent article published in the American Journal of Gynecologists (AJOG). In addition, it is a huge cost that 40% of [...]


Can Birth Control Pills Cause Blood Clots?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Although the FDA cautions that the risk of developing blood clots while taking certain oral birth control pills is low, they have decided to move forward in requiring certain birth control pills to label the risk. The updated label warning is part of a new regulation put in place by the FDA to inform female [...]


Do Hair Relaxers Cause Fibroids in Black Women?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The results of a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology have some black women thinking about going “au natural” when it comes to their hair. A published paper from researchers at Boston University linked hair relaxers to uterine fibroid tumors in women and early puberty in young girls. Led by Dr. Lauren Wise [...]


A Scientific Breakthrough in Fibroid Genetics

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Scientist continue to look for answers as to the cause and etiology of Uterine Fibroids. Learn more about the latest research regarding a genetic link to fibroids.


Uterine Fibroid Embolization Research Update

Monday, April 11th, 2011

A research study published on March 1, 2011 concluded that Hysterectomy should be the last choice when treating fibroids.


Hysterectomy Linked to Cardiovascular Disease

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in women; however, research is beginning to show that there is a link with cardiovascular disease.


Early Onset of Menopause

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Wondering if those hot flashes are related to early menopause? Want to learn which medical tests you can request of your physician to diagnose early onset of menopause? Click here to find out.


Fibroid Research Update

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Find out about up-to-date information on what’s happening in the the Fibroid Health Community!


Dr. Bruce McLucas Trains Docs About Embolization

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Dr. Bruce McLucas trains other gynecologists on how to perform Uterine Fibroid Embolization in Singapore and Hong Kong.


AJOG Publishes 5 Year Study of Embolization to Treat Fibroids

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The lead article of the August 2010 issue of the AJOG cites a five year randomized study that concludes embolization is a well established alternative the hysterectomy.


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