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Uterine Fibroids
Addressing Uterine Fibroids with Patient-Physician Collaboration
May 14, 2021
Senior editor Angie DeRosa interviewed Sateria Venable, Founder & CEO of the Fibroid Foundation, and Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, a professor of ob/gyn at the University of Chicago Medical Center, about patient-physician collaboration when it comes to addressing uterine fibroids.
Physician-patient collaboration for uterine fibroid treatment options
May 12, 2021
Contemporary OB/GYN®’s senior editor Angie DeRosa sat down with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, and Sateria Venable of The Fibroid Foundation, to discuss the role of patient-physician collaboration in uterine fibroid treatment and management options.
Radiofrequency ablation of uterine fibroids
April 15, 2021
Transcervical fibroid ablation (TFA) to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids (UFs) is effective for a wide range of fibroid types and sizes, according to preliminary results of the first 160 women treated in the Transcervical Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroids Global Registry (SAGE registry).
Douching, perineal talc use examined as risk factor for uterine fibroids in Black women
March 31, 2021
As there is a higher rate of uterine fibroids among Black women, researchers seek to find the cause.
Patient-centered research in uterine fibroids
March 17, 2021
The COMPARE-UF Experience provides relevant information for patients and their providers in choosing a surgical treatment for uterine fibroid (UF) symptoms.
Clinical practice and research yields valuable data for management of uterine fibroids
March 15, 2021
“New studies are showing significantly increased risks of cardiovascular disease, weight gain and mood disorders, even with bilateral ovarian conservation,” Elizabeth A. Stewart, MD, told Contemporary OB/GYN.
Evolving patient evaluation and therapies for uterine fibroids
March 15, 2021
When it comes to diagnosing women with uterine fibroids (UFs), no single patient, fibroid or lived experience is the same, according to Sony Sukhbir Singh, MD, a professor of gynecology at the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, Canada.
Pathophysiology of uterine fibroids
March 08, 2021
A better understanding of the pathophysiology of uterine fibroids (UFs) will enable healthcare providers to deliver high-quality informed care to their patients, according to Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, a professor of ob/gyn at Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago.
Symptoms and risk factors of uterine fibroids
March 05, 2021
The two most common symptomatic types of uterine fibroids (UFs) are intramural and subserosal, according to an unpublished study from Jordan.
Pregnancy outcomes for women with large uterine fibroids
February 16, 2021
A study in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine found that the combination of a cervical procedure and vaginal micronized progesterone helped achieve term deliveries in more than 90% of pregnant women with large uterine fibroids (UFs).