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uterine fibroids
Coverage of uterine fibroids in the Nexus archive.
- Why uterine fibroids are so common yet misunderstood
Uterine fibroids are common among women, often causing painful symptoms and leading to more questions than answers. Misconceptions persist about who develops them and appropriate treatments, as discussed by experts Dr. Soyini Hawkins and Sateria Venable with moderator William Brangham.
- 26 million pre-menopausal women in U.S. are impacted by uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors in the uterus muscle, affect over 26 million pre-menopausal women in the U.S. Dr. Tara Shirazian is educating doctors through videos and discussing patient education and treatment options.