Addressing Uterine Fibroids with Patient-Physician Collaboration

A recent analysis highlights the heightened risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery and cesarean sections, among women with uterine fibroids.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, deep dives into the benefits of utilizing radio frequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of uterine fibroids, available RFA devices, and disparities in the condition.

A recent study presented at the 2024 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting reveals that laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation significantly improves pregnancy outcomes for women with uterine leiomyomas.

Contemporary OB/GYN®’s senior editor Angie DeRosa sat down with Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, and Sateria Venable of The Fibroid Foundation, to discuss the role of patient-physician collaboration in uterine fibroid treatment and management options.

A recent study revealed that patients with untreated or new-onset hypertension face elevated chances of uterine fibroid diagnosis, underscoring the potential of antihypertensive therapy in mitigating this risk among midlife individuals.

Investigating genetic correlations and shared loci sheds light on potential causal relationships between reproductive traits and uterine leiomyomata, offering insights into their complex interplay and urging further mechanistic exploration.