Fibroids are the most common benign pelvic tumors. They are hormonally responsive to estrogen and, thus, they are not seen prior to women getting their first period and they will shrink in size after menopause when no more estrogen is produced.
HEAVY MENSTRUAL BLEEDING
IRON DEFICIENCY WITH OR WITHOUT ANEMIA
PAINFUL PRESSURE
SYMPTOMS
INCREASED URINARY
By age fifty, approximately 70% of Caucasian women and 80% of Black women will have some uterine fibroids. Most will be asymptomatic and incidental, although between 25-50% of women can experience symptoms. especially heavy menstrual bleeding, iron deficiency with or without anemia, painful pressure symptoms, increased urinary frequency, and also reproductive issues.
Many women, however, seem to be unaware of their fibroids and their impact on their health. Recent study suggested that the average women does not seek treatment for a mean of 3.6 years and 41% saw at least two healthcare providers before being properly diagnosed.
Dr Steven R. Goldstein M.D is a top NYC Gyn, regarded as one of the nation’s top gynecologists. Dr. Goldstein often works with women interested in learning more about their gynecologic diagnosis and treatment options, including less invasive approaches.
His experience and research continually demonstrates that surgery is not always the best option and many diagnoses are effectively treated through continued monitoring with ultrasounds and less-invasive methods
