Leiomyomas, better known as fibroid tumors, are benign, non cancerous tumors that occur in the uterus. According to the American College of Ob/Gyns, approximately 25% of non Hispanic white women and 50% of African-American women suffer from these tumors. They can be asymptomatic or cause life changing symptoms of bleeding, pain, and sometimes life threatening anemia. Fibroids are the reason for nearly 39% of all hysterectomies in the United States. Dr. Nicole Williams of t

The decision to have a hysterectomy is not one to be taken lightly, and many modern women are exploring their options to retain their uterus, especially those who suffer from heavy bleeding due to uterine fibroids. On April 17, the FDA issued a statement that power morcellation, the use of a device to cut fibroids into small pieces to facilitate their removal, should no longer be used. This is due to the incrased risk for the rare condition of uterine sarcoma, a cancer. Min

Leiomyomas, better known as fibroid tumors, are benign, non cancerous tumors that occur in the uterus. According to the American College of Ob/Gyns, approximately 25% of non Hispanic white women and 50% of African-American women suffer from these tumors. They can be asymptomatic or cause life changing symptoms of bleeding, pain, and sometimes life threatening anemia. Fibroids are the reason for nearly 39% of all hysterectomies in the United States. Dr. Nicole Williams of t