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.
Study finds antihypertensive treatment reduces uterine fibroids risk
April 23rd 2024A recent study revealed that patients with untreated or new-onset hypertension face elevated chances of uterine fibroid diagnosis, underscoring the potential of antihypertensive therapy in mitigating this risk among midlife individuals.
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Pap Talk S4E4: RFA and uterine fibroids with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
March 30th 2022In 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.
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Maternal history linked to uterine fibroid risk in Black women
April 11th 2024Delve into the findings of a recent study revealing the heightened risk of developing uterine fibroids among Black women with a maternal history of the condition, shedding light on crucial implications for patient care and advocacy.
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Physician-patient collaboration for uterine fibroid treatment options
May 12th 2021Contemporary 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.
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