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GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Reduced Risk of Uterine Fibroids

GLP-1 receptor agonists may have better protective benefits versus metformin, insulin

Oct 24, 2024
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Untreated, New-Onset Hypertension Tied to Fibroid Development in Midlife

However, treated hypertension was associated with a lower risk, prospective study shows

Oct 20, 2023
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Sharon Stone's Uterine Fibroids

The actress sought a second opinion after being misdiagnosed

Dec 08, 2022
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Study Confirms Big Drop in Power Morcellator Use, Shows Lag in Containment Systems

But whether containment bags really work remains open to question, authors say

Aug 11, 2022
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Rapper and Actor Eve's Uterine Fibroids

The entertainer opens up about the "excruciating" condition

Jan 11, 2022
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Minimally Invasive Myomectomy on the Rise for Uterine Fibroids

But racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in surgical approaches persist

Nov 17, 2021
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Tranexamic Acid Eased Blood Loss During Myomectomy

Treatment should be strongly considered for patients with a large fibroid burden, researcher says

Nov 15, 2021
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Relugolix Combo a Winner in Uterine Fibroids Trial

Medication could be a viable, long-term alternative to surgery, researcher says

Feb 17, 2021
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Kamala Harris Introduces Bill on Uterine Fibroids

More funding will "push the needle" on treatments for this disease, ob/gyn says

Aug 20, 2020
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Myomectomy Edges Embolization for Uterine Fibroids

Better quality of life with surgery, but relative impact on fertility remains unresolved

Jul 29, 2020
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Staving Off Sepsis; Bleeding and Fibroids: It's Double T Healthwatch!

This week's topics also include blood levels of sunscreen ingredients, and fish oil and sperm quality

Jan 25, 2020
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Elagolix Offers Another Treatment Option for Uterine Fibroids

But "it's not a cure for fibroids," expert says

Jan 22, 2020
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Wise Buy? Focused Ultrasound Therapies

Exciting technology, but now sold to patients on slim supporting evidence

Apr 28, 2017
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Testosterone Linked to Uterine Fibroid Risk

Incident fibroids more common with high T in women but not for their recurrence

Dec 15, 2015
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