Uterine fibroids are the most common, non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. Current statistics show that African American women are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop fibroids than women of other racial groups. In this segment of BlackDoctor.org’s #AskTheExpert, a series bringing the nation’s leading medical thought leaders and practitioners to you, BlackDoctor.org traveled to the Cleveland Clinic to interview Dr. Linda Bradley, internationally renowned gynecologic surgeon and Director of the Fibroid and Menstrual Disorders Centers at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Bradley addresses the latest fibroid treatment options, alternatives to surgery, pain management, pregnancy with fibroids and more.
Living With Fibroids: #AskTheExpert With Dr. Linda Bradley
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The Link Between Fibroids, Vitamin D, and Black Women
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A Black Woman’s Guide to Fibroids & Fertility Fears
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Fibroids: What Every Black Woman Should Know
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Uterine Fibroids: Your Guide to Managing Your Health at Every Age
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