Uterine Fibroids (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Fibroids Overview
- Fibroids Causes
- Fibroids Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Fibroids Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Uterine Fibroids (Benign Tumors Of The Uterus) - Describe Your Experience
Authors and Editors
Author: Melissa Givens, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center.Coauthor(s): Kelly Abbrescia, DO, Risk Manager, Morbidity and Mortality Coordinator, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center.
Editors: James E Keany, MD, FACEP, Director of Emergency Medical Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and Children's Hospital at Miss; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine; James S Cohen, MD, Consulting Staff, James Cohen, PC.
Last Editorial Review: 10/17/2005
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