also known as uterine fibroids or leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus. Unlike cysts, which are fluid-filled, fibroids consist of smooth muscle ...

I was given a saline sonogram — an in-office procedure that spots fibroids or cysts in the uterus to confirm where they are. Mine were determined to be outside my uterus and therefore not dangerous.

For example, it may take more time to locate ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids than it would to confirm a pregnancy. Images from the ultrasound are available in real-time, but will need to be ...

The world as we know it is full of inequalities. Some are more detrimental than others, like the glaring inequity in the research fields of women's and men's health. Medical treatment is a basic ...

such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, vaginal prolapse and abnormal uterine bleeding. Loretto’s women's wellness center will treat women ...

including previously unidentified risk factors for ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids. We characterize the genetic architecture of studied traits and highlight the potential of a polygenic risk ...