MayoClinic.com Launches New Uterine Fibroids Health Decision Guide

Mayo Clinic
Monday, 17 November 2003

Learn about treatment options available

A hysterectomy, surgical removal of the uterus, isn't the only treatment for uterine fibroids. Women actually may have many options including therapies to shrink or stop fibroid growth or surgical fibroid removal. MayoClinic.com's new health decision guide helps you understand this common condition so you can discuss the pros and cons of treatment options with your doctor. Visit http://www.mayoclinic.com/goto/?topic=fibroids for more details.

According to MayoClinic.com, as many as three out of four women have fibroids, but most are unaware of them. Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow slowly and normally require no treatment. Those who experience symptoms typically report heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged menstrual periods, constipation and pelvic pressure or pain. If fibroids cause symptoms, you still have a variety of treatment options.

The uterine fibroids health decision guide includes an interview with Roger Harms, M.D., a physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic. In the interview, Dr. Harms provides information about treatment options for uterine fibroids. You can also read the stories of four women who chose different types of treatment for the condition.

Easy-to-understand medical illustrations, a dictionary and related links help take the mystery out of the condition and the various treatments, giving you a better idea of what to expect. Health decision guides and all MayoClinic.com content are reviewed by Mayo Clinic specialists to ensure medical accuracy.

The mission of MayoClinic.com is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic. The site is owned by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.

For more information, or to contact Mayo Clinic, see their website at: www.mayoclinic.org