Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, ...

Current guidance suggests that expectant management of fibroids is a reasonable option, particularly if a patient is approaching menopause ... treatment of leiomyosarcomas. Uterine artery ...

Estrogen and progesterone may increase the risk for fibroids ... other symptoms of menopause and make hormone replacement therapies more effective. Other hormonal treatments that will relieve ...

Table 1 Class of Agent Reduction in Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Reduction in Uterine Size Pain Reduction FDA-Approved for Fibroid Treatment Data ... who are closer to menopause.

Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, ...

Uterine fibroids can cause constipation ... Several options are available for managing fibroids and relieving constipation symptoms. Hormonal treatments, such as GnRH agonists, can help shrink ...

Oophorectomy can also help reduce pain from endometriosis, which causes uterine ... menopause naturally occurs. Surgical menopause can spur several uncomfortable side effects. Discuss all ...

Hologic said Monday it has struck a deal to pay $350 million for Gynesonics, a company that sells a treatment for uterine fibroids. Gynesonics’ transcervical Sonata system uses ultrasound ...

Thanksgiving marks the 30th anniversary of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a life-changing, non-surgical treatment. Interview America's first UFE patient and the physician who pioneered this ...

The Marlborough-based medical device maker said the California company has developed a device intended for diagnostic intrauterine imaging and treatment of certain types of uterine fibroids ...