Posts Tagged ‘Dr. John C. Lipman’
What Black women need to know about fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. It is estimated that up to 80% of adult African-American women have these benign tumors.
Read MoreDear fibroids: Women are tired of ‘keepin’ it moving!’
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor seen in women. It is the most common reason why women have heavy menstrual periods. These benign tumors also cause significant pelvic pain which can radiate in to the lower back, hips, buttocks, and down the legs. Fibroids also often cause increased urinary frequency and waking up…
Read MoreWhy do fibroids affect so many Black women?
Figure 1. (photo credit: Copyright Rob3000/DepositPhotos.com”) Uterine fibroids are the most common tumor of the female pelvis. Up to 80% of adult women of color have these benign, non-cancerous tumors. While there are women who have fibroids with little or no symptoms, they can cause absolute misery for many women. When present, fibroids are typically…
Read MoreDr. John Lipman is working to improve the reproductive health of black women
By John C. Lipman, M.D. What if there was a condition that affected up to 80 percent of adult African American women and made the lives of many of these women absolutely miserable? What if there was a procedure that could replace the surgery that is typically done for this condition and relieve the suffering…
Read MoreLeatha Curington on Dr. Lipman’s uterine fibroid embolization
Leatha Curington is one of Dr. John C. Lipman’s patients who has undergone the uterine fibroid embolization procedure. Dr. Lipman is a board certified Interventional Radiologist. Curington talks about her experience with fibroids and how she found out about the UFE procedure. How long have you suffered with fibroids? I did the math. It shocked and appalled…
Read MoreFibroid sufferers say goodbye hysterectomy; hello UFE
Most women suffering with uterine fibroids only hear about surgery (typically hysterectomy). Dr. John C Lipman wants these women to know they have a much better option (uterine fibroid embolization or UFE) that allows them to get the relief of symptoms while completely avoiding the risks and long recovery of surgery, and most importantly they get…
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