Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous tumors that form in the uterus or on the uterine wall.

Doctors don’t really know what causes fibroids to develop, so it’s hard to prevent them — but the good news is there are lots of different treatment options, including for people who want to get pregnant in the future.

Chapters:
00:00 What are uterine fibroids?
01:39 Who is at risk for fibroids?
03:00 What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
03:39 When are uterine fibroids considered a medical emergency?
04:13 How are uterine fibroids treated?
05:32 Can you prevent fibroids?

Read the full interview with Dr. Chiang on Right as Rain: rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/uterine-fibroids

Learn why uterine fibroids disproportionately affect Black women: rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/research/uterine-fibroids-reproductive-justice-Black-women

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