wellness website - info on fibroids

[Guest guest]

My company has this wellness website run through the mayo clinic that has

information on various subjects. I was just surfing through and I saw

information on Fibroids. The following is a link to the main page and text from

the first page. I found some of the illustrations very interesting. They also

have a section for the pros and cons of each treatment option including watching

and waiting. If the link doesn't work please let me know.

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Hearing the words fibroid tumors from your doctor could prompt a variety of

reactions. The word tumor might spark fears that you have cancer. You might

worry that you'll be unable to bear children. On the other hand, you could be

relieved to know the reason for your prolonged, heavy menstrual bleeding. If

fibroids led to your mother's hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus -

you might believe that's your destiny, too.

Don't jump to conclusions. Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow slowly and

usually require no treatment. Even if they cause symptoms, you still have a

variety of treatment options.

So take time to gather information about your condition and all of the

treatments available to you. Talk with other women who have faced fibroids.

Discuss your options with your doctor. Consider seeking opinions from doctors in

specialties such as obstetrics and gynecology, women's health, and

interventional radiology. Gathering several opinions can give you a balanced

understanding of your options.

Before reaching a decision, it's important to understand the advantages and

disadvantages of the various treatments. This guide presents information about

several options. You'll watch a Mayo Clinic specialist in obstetrics and

gynecology answer frequently asked questions about uterine fibroids. You'll read

about four women who chose different treatments.

It takes about an hour or more to use this guide. You don't have to do it in one

sitting, but review it all before making a decision. That way, you'll be better

informed and know what to expect.