fibroids

Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries

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Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Surgery for uterine fibroids can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive these treatments, a recent study finds. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. Sometimes … Read more

Smoggy Air Might Raise Black Women’s Odds for Fibroids

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Smoggy Air Might Raise Black Women’s Odds for Fibroids

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Exposure to ozone air pollution may make Black women more likely to develop fibroids. Compared to women exposed to the lowest levels of the pollutant, Black women exposed to the highest levels had a 35% increased risk for developing the non-cancerous growths in … Read more

New Drug Combo Could Help Treat Uterine Fibroids

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New Drug Combo Could Help Treat Uterine Fibroids

For their trial, Al-Hendy and his colleagues recruited 770 women from several countries, including the United States. All had heavy menstrual bleeding from fibroids and were randomly assigned to take either the drug combination or a placebo for six months. The treatment involves a tablet of relugolix, which blocks the activity of a natural … Read more