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Uterine Fibroids
Using Diagnostic Tools for the Management of Uterine Fibroids
April 11, 2022
Mauricio Abrão, MD, and Jessica A. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, comment on the use of diagnostic tools and the importance of imaging in approaching the treatment of uterine fibroids.
Overview of Uterine Fibroids
April 11, 2022
Mauricio Abrão, MD, provides an overview of the diagnosis, risk factors, and clinical burden of uterine fibroids.
UAE vs MRI-guided HIFU for fibroid reduction rates
April 07, 2022
Among minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, uterine artery embolization (UAE) produces greater fibroid shrinkage and more complications than MRI-guided HIFU (MRIgHIFU), according to a study in BMC Women’s Health.
Pap Talk S4E4: RFA and uterine fibroids with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
March 30, 2022
In this episode of Pap Talk, Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, deep dives into the benefits of utilizing radio frequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of uterine fibroids, available RFA devices, and disparities in the condition.
Uterine fibroids and risk of depression, anxiety, and self-directed violence
March 29, 2022
Women with uterine fibroids (UF) experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and self-directed violence, especially those with pain or who have had a hysterectomy, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Ultrasound for uterine fibroids
March 17, 2022
“Although traditional surgical treatments can resolve the clinical symptoms, they have many disadvantages, such as relatively large trauma, high chances of postoperative complications and long operation time,” wrote the authors of the review in the International Journal of Hyperthermia.
Myomectomy surgical choice considerations
March 17, 2022
A recent study compared the effectiveness of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery in terms of outcomes and post-operative pregnancy success, and found that minimally invasive methods were best, according to a study published in JBRA Assisted Reproduction.
Appraisal of current uterine fibroid management guidelines
March 17, 2022
A study published in the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reports a need for high-quality fibroid management and treatment guidelines.
Uterine artery embolization or myomectomy for uterine fibroids
February 11, 2022
A 4-year follow-up of a randomized control study comparing uterine artery embolization (UAE) to myomectomy for treating women with uterine fibroids has concluded that myomectomy achieves greater improvement in quality of life.
Analysis shows steep costs for uterine fibroid and heavy menstrual bleeding treatment
February 11, 2022
Uterine fibroids (UF) with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) pose a significant economic burden—mostly due to surgical and procedural costs and treatment, according to a claims analysis in the Journal of Women’s Health.