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26 million pre-menopausal women in U.S. are impacted by uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in the muscle of the uterus. In the U.S., the medical condition affects more than 26 million pre-menopausal women. Dr. Tara Shirazian explains how she's helping to guide other doctors through educational videos. She also discusses how patients ca

Published July 17, 2026, 1:32 PM
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26 million pre-menopausal women in U.S. are impacted by uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop in the muscle of the uterus. In the U.S., the medical condition affects more than 26 million pre-menopausal women. Dr. Tara Shirazian explains how she's helping to guide other doctors through educational videos. She also discusses how patients can educate themselves and treatment options.

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