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Uterine Fibroids in Menopause and Perimenopause

Video Author: Paige Wynne
Video Production Specialist
Creative and Digital Services
University of Illinois at Chicago
Published on: 01.22.2020
Associated with: February 2020, Volume 27, Issue 2; Menopause. 27(2):238-242, February 2020

In this video, we glimpse the significance of Uterine fibroid disease and highlights their unusual persistence in menopause women. Moreover, we discuss the possible available treatment options as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using hormonal therapy in this specific population.

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