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Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

Description

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of uterine fibroids


Alternative Names

Hysterectomy and uterine fibroids; Leiomyoma; Myoma


Highlights

Fibroids and Pregnancy

Fibroids can cause birth delivery complications for a mother and her baby. According to a 2006 study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology , fibroids increase the risk of:

Uterine Artery Embolization

Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)

Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy

Women who have their uterus surgically removed (hysterectomy) may experience fewer hot flashes than women who enter menopause naturally. However, women who have both ovaries removed (bilateral oophorectomy) and who do not take hormone replacement therapy may have more severe hot flashes compared with women who have a natural menopause.


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