Healthcare News
Too Many Women Miss Out on Less-Invasive Fibroid Treatment Options, Study Finds
Nearly 60% of women undergo hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for fibroids rather than having a less invasive treatment first, according to a study published last year.1 This was the focus of a recent review published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which notes that hysterectomy exposes patients to a higher risk of complications than less-invasive treatments.
4 in 10 Americans Don't Know They Have High Blood Pressure, Survey Finds
A challenge with high blood pressure is that there are generally no symptoms. People with very high blood pressure (180/120 mm Hg or higher) may have symptoms like shortness of breath, blurred vision, and chest pain.
How To Shrink Fibroids
Fibroids may shrink naturally during menopause, or when hormones downregulate, and sometimes, this resolves symptoms. To shrink fibroids or get rid of them completely, prescription medication and medical procedures are the most effective options.
Getting an IUD Really Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Pain Management Options You Should Know
When Jessica Hart went to get her first intrauterine device (IUD), she expected a routine procedure: the doctor would secure her feet in stirrups, stretch her vaginal canal with a speculum, swab her cervix with antiseptic, and slowly insert the small, T-shaped contraceptive.
How Gonorrhea Is Diagnosed
A gonorrhea diagnosis is based on lab analysis of a urine sample or a swab of the potentially infected area (vagina, urethra, or throat, for example). If you’re unable to see a physician, or you prefer to handle this privately, there are also kits you can use to self-test from home.
