Mayo Clinic advises against hysterectomies for uterine fibroids, recommending safer alternatives.

The Mayo Clinic advises moving away from hysterectomies for treating uterine fibroids, which affect up to 80% of women and can cause severe symptoms. Instead, they recommend minimally invasive alternatives like hormone-releasing IUDs and radiofrequency ablation, which offer quicker recovery and fewer long-term health risks. Early detection is crucial, especially as fibroids are more common in older women and among Black women who may experience more severe symptoms.

November 06, 2024
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