Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign growths in the uterus that affect more than 30% of women of childbearing age. Symptomatic women suffer from extensive and prolonged menstrual bleeding, anaemia, pain, pressure and often infertility. Existing treatment options include hysterectomy, myomectomy and uterine artery embolization that are invasive and minimally invasive, involving hospitalization and several weeks of recovery time. ExAblate is an outpatient procedure and patients return home the same day and to work within one to two days.

What are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that may grow in various regions of the uterus.

Uterine Fibroids Location

Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Uterine Fibroids Malignancy

What is fibroid embolization?

Latest Uterine Fibroids News and Research

Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

This study explores the genetics of human reproductive traits, revealing links to aging, health outcomes, and longevity while highlighting the role of genetic factors in modern fertility shifts.

17 Dec 2024

Nutrition progress stalls: Most nations lag behind 2030 goals

Global progress toward nutrition targets is slow, with few countries on track to meet goals for anemia, stunting, and child overweight by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for long-term, multisectoral strategies.

12 Dec 2024

History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death

Researchers examine the impact of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on the risk of early death.

25 Nov 2024

Endometriosis and uterine fibroids may raise risk of early death in women

Women with a history of endometriosis and uterine fibroids might have an increased long term risk of premature death, finds a large study from the United States published by The BMJ today.

21 Nov 2024

New guidelines emphasize non-surgical treatments for uterine fibroids

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, including severe pain and anemia.

6 Nov 2024

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Hologic’s Tim Simpson Discusses the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening.

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UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received an $800,000 grant from the V Foundation to find new ways to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome caused by mutations in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene.

16 Jul 2024

Survey reveals many women unaware of minimally invasive uterine fibroid treatments

Among women who have personally been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than 1 in 5 (20%) were presented with other less invasive options such as over-the-counter NSAIDs (19%), uterine fibroid embolization (17%), oral contraceptives (17%), and endometrial ablation (17%), according to new survey data by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Society of Interventional Radiology.

9 Jul 2024

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Study found that heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in young women, even without irregular menstruation.

28 May 2024

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

A study reveals that glycoproteins in blood could be key biomarkers for early detection and staging of epithelial ovarian cancer, potentially allowing diagnosis through a simple blood test.

28 Apr 2024

Study reveals potential health risks of chemicals in menstrual products

The average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons is highly permeable.

15 Dec 2023

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

Clocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through the menopause, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

28 Nov 2023

Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis

Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant. Despite a history of uterine fibroids, she never lost faith that she would someday have a child.

24 Aug 2023

Green tea compound may offer new treatment option for uterine fibroids

In a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant properties, could be promising for both treating and preventing uterine fibroids.

13 Jul 2023

New collaboration wins award to investigate non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids

A collaboration among Dr. Frank Greenway of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Dr. Beverly Ogden of Woman's Hospital in partnership with LSU, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was named as one of three award recipients at the Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst Pitch Night.

2 Jun 2023

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Review examines the presence of estrogens and progesterone in human milk and their potential impact on infant growth and health. It explores factors influencing hormone levels and provides insights for effective intervention strategies.

18 May 2023

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reviewed the beneficial properties of green tea in alleviating symptoms of benign gynecological disorders.

21 Mar 2023

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Rebecca Schneyer, MD, has received the Medstar National Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery Diversity and Inclusion Award given by the Foundation of the AAGL.

24 Feb 2023

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

As the University of California's health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of its doctors and faculty want stronger language to ensure that physicians can perform the treatments they deem appropriate, including abortions for women or hysterectomies for transgender patients.

12 Jan 2023

New study to investigate focused ultrasound's role in addressing neurofibromatosis type 2

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the Children's Tumor Foundation (CTF) have established a partnership to advance innovative, noninvasive treatments in pediatrics.

21 Jul 2022

Uterine Fibroids

Overview

Uterine Fibroids Location

Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Uterine Fibroids Malignancy

Feature Articles

What is fibroid embolization?

What is fibroid embolization?

Latest Uterine Fibroids News and Research

Genetic shifts in reproductive traits link to aging and health risks

Nutrition progress stalls: Most nations lag behind 2030 goals

History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death

Endometriosis and uterine fibroids may raise risk of early death in women

New guidelines emphasize non-surgical treatments for uterine fibroids

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

Survey reveals many women unaware of minimally invasive uterine fibroid treatments

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

New blood test shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer

Study reveals potential health risks of chemicals in menstrual products

Women who sit for 6 hours a day twice as likely to develop uterine fibroids

Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis

Green tea compound may offer new treatment option for uterine fibroids

New collaboration wins award to investigate non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids

How estrogens and progesterone present in human milk impact infants' health

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

Cedars-Sinai investigator receives award for research identifying racial disparities in treatment for uterine fibroids

Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates

New study to investigate focused ultrasound's role in addressing neurofibromatosis type 2

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Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

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Uterine Fibroids

Overview

Feature Articles

What is fibroid embolization?

What is fibroid embolization?

Latest Uterine Fibroids News and Research

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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