Mayo Clinic Explains Uterine Fibroids

Learning about uterine fibroids can be intimidating. Michelle Louie, M.D., a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, walks you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition. For more reading visit: https://mayocl.in/3dTtxvq. When it comes to your health, Mayo Clinic believes credible and clear information is paramount. There’s a lot to learn about uterine fibroids. We’re here to help.

0:00 Introduction
0:36 What are uterine fibroids?
1:03 Who gets uterine fibroids? / Risk factors
1:43 Symptoms of uterine fibroids
2:28 How are uterine fibroids diagnosed?
3:16 Treatment options
4:46 Coping methods/ What now?
5:07 Ending

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