Uterine fibroids represent one of the most prevalent reproductive health concerns affecting women today, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimating that up to 80 percent of ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT ...

Uterine fibroids are the commonest tumor in women. By the age of 50, 80% of Afro-Caribbean and 70% of Caucasian women will have at least one fibroid. [1] It is one of the commonest clinical ...

The study assessed 276 lung cancer patients at a cancer center for existing atherosclerosis on staging computed tomography (CT) scans. Atherosclerosis is when plaque builds up in the arteries, ...

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): An additional non-invasive diagnostic test used to further assess uterine fibroids, following an ultrasound scan. According to the Gynecology and Obstetrics ...

Lupron Depot is used to treat anemia caused by uterine fibroids. For this use, Lupron Depot is prescribed in a strength of either 3.75 or 11.25. It’s used along with iron therapy. If your doctor ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Subserosal fibroids are noncancerous growths on the outside of the uterus. Most ...