1. Gene Variant Raises Risk of Uterine Fibroids - US News and World Report
Mutation discovered more common in white women, but different genes might raise risk in black women

2. New Uterine Fibroid Treatment Shows Promise
Ultrasound technique disrupts growths' blood supply

3. Vaginal bleeding between periods  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between menstrual periods.• Reviewer: Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Endometrial biopsy  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Endometrial biopsy is a procedure in which a tissue sample is taken from the lining of the uterus (endometrium), and is checked under a microscope for any abnormal cells or signs of cancer.• Reviewer: Peter Chen, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.