Each year, there are some 600,000 hysterectomies performed in the United States, one-third of which are because of uterine fibroids. These problematic cysts are most commonly found in women during their 30s and 40s, and usually shrink in size after menopause. Though women oftentimes feel none of the signs and symptoms of fibroids, the uterine […]
Category: Uterine fibroid surgery
Three Signs You Need to Speak to Your Doctor About Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that appear on women’s uteri usually during childbirthing years. Since there are typically little to no signs and symptoms of fibroids, many women have them without even realizing they do. In fact, the average woman has about six or seven on her uterus. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any […]