In Full Bloom - A Women's Health Podcast
A GBMC podcast created to educate, empower, and encourage open conversations about women’s health. Hosted by Mary Beth Marsden and Joan Blomquist, MD, Chair of the Department of Gynecology at GBMC, the series explores evidence-based information on the health issues that affect women throughout every stage of life—from reproductive health and menopause to chronic conditions, access to care, and overall well-being.
In Full Bloom - A Women's Health Podcast
Fibroids: What Women Need to Know
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Fibroids are common, but many women may not realize symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, pain, or fertility challenges could be connected.
In this episode of In Full Bloom: A Women’s Health Podcast, Joan Blomquist, MD, Chair of the Department of Gynecology at GBMC, Elissa Trieu, MD, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at GBMC, and host Mary Beth Marsden discuss what fibroids are, how they are diagnosed, and the treatment options available today.
They also address common misconceptions, including the belief that hysterectomy is the only treatment option and whether fibroids can become cancer.