Fibroids - A gynecologist's second opinion

Topics of Interest

• About Uterine Fibroids
• Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
• Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy
• Watchful Waiting or Medical Treatment
• Do You Need Surgery?
• Fibroids & Cancer
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
• Abdominal Myomectomy
• Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
• Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
• Caring for Yourself After Surgery
• Fibroid Photos
• Can New Fibroids Grow?
• Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
• Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
• Fibroid Treatment Options Based on your Symptoms
• Adenomyosis
• Resources

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