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Advances in Women's HealthAuthor: ReachMD
Advances in Womens Health addresses advances, breakthroughs, and treatments for conditions related to womens health, as well as preventive measures physicians can advise their patients to pursue. Topics will include breast health as it relates to cancer, ethnicity, fertility, and pregnancy; osteoporosis; female athletes health and emotional issues; mental health; pregnancy and all facets related to it; aging; nutrition and health; eating disorders; alternative medicine; and sex education. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Burden of Uterine Fibroids: Exploring Physical, Cognitive, and Reproductive Impacts
Tuesday, 3 June, 2025
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACOG, CCRP In addition to heavy menstrual bleeding, patients with uterine fibroids often deal with many other considerable effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. To provide optimal care, it’s important to recognize the full impact of fibroids, communicate carefully about treatment options, and promote equitable access to care. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy to learn more about how we can address the multifaceted burden of uterine fibroids. Dr. Al-Hendy is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Translational Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.