Cardiology
Good blood pressure control could prevent fibroids
Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.
Apr 16, 2024
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News tagged with uterine
Obstetrics & gynaecology
More hysterectomies can be averted with earlier uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhages, finds research
Early intervention with a minimally invasive treatment called uterine artery embolization (UAE) can help women avoid hysterectomy due to severe bleeding after childbirth, according to a new study being presented at the Society ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Genetics
New genes implicated in uterine fibroid development
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified new genes implicated in the development of uterine fibroids, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Mar 14, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Oncologist discusses health disparities in gynecologic cancers
Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from ...
Feb 20, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New insights into fibroids might lead to better treatments
Hormone therapy is the usual go-to when women develop painful uterine fibroids, but researchers report they are zeroing in on new avenues for treatment.
Dec 29, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
How do painful fibroids grow?
Insights into how uterine tumors grow could give hope to millions of women who deal with painful fibroids. Nearly 8 in 10 women develop fibroids, noncancerous tumors that develop in the uterus during child-bearing years. ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Endometrial cancer: New insights into a deadly disparity
Endometrial cancer—which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer—is on the rise in the U.S. In 1987, there were 35,000 cases annually. That number has nearly doubled in 2023 ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds 6+ hours/day of sedentary leisure time linked to doubling in uterine fibroids risk
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.
Nov 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Fertility considerations in cancer treatment, preserving hope for the future
Question: I'm a 28-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My care team recommends starting treatment as soon as possible. While I'm ready to do the necessary treatments, I'm worried about the affect it may ...
Nov 10, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often are diagnosed in women between 20 and 40. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain and infertility.
Nov 8, 2023
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