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15 Nov
Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids

Chemicals in Household Plastics May Raise Risk for Fibroids

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
  • November 15, 2022
  • Full Page

Uterine fibroids can cause uncontrolled bleeding and infertility in women, and now a new study finds an unexpected culprit: Toxic chemicals called phthalates that are present in everything from fast-food packaging to plastic water bottles.

"We detected the phthalate DEHP...

FibroidsUterine ProblemsEnvironmental MedicineChemicals
14 Sep
Is Hysterectomy Always Needed for a Common, Painful Gynecologic Condition?

Is Hysterectomy Always Needed for a Common, Painful Gynecologic Condition?

  • HealthDay Reporter
  • Steven Reinberg
  • September 14, 2021
  • Full Page

A hysterectomy isn't necessarily needed to treat a common women's health problem, researchers report.

Adenomyosis is abnormal tissue growth in the wall of the uterus, which causes cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding. The condition affects as many as one in three women.

Cramps: MenstrualEndometriosisFibroidsHysterectomyMRI ScansUterine ProblemsWomen's Problems: Misc.