Surgery for uterine fibroids can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive these treatments, a recent study finds.
can often be done through minimally invasive techniques that avoid a hospital stay. But Black and Hispanic women may be less likely to receive these treatments, a recent study finds.
Uterine fibroids are very common, but especially so among Black women, said researcher Dr. Rebecca Schneyer, an obstetrician/Studies show that about 80% of Black women will have uterine fibroids by age 50, as will 70% of white women. But Black women typically develop them sooner: By some estimates, one-quarter of Black women have fibroids by age 30.
Schneyer said there are times when traditional surgery is the better option, depending on the number of fibroids or size of the uterus, for example.Instead, Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to see a doctor who specialized in minimally invasive techniques: They often saw an obstetrician/gynecologist without that"sub-specialty" training.
But she suspects that"disparities in awareness" might play a bigger role: White women may be more likely to know about minimally invasive options, or seek a second opinion. For women who have traditional surgery recommended, Hur said,"seeking a second opinion is always a good idea." But they should try, if possible, to get that opinion from a specialist in minimally invasive techniques, she added.
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