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. Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids
It works even after other therapies have failed, but many women unaware of this option, experts say

3. Uterine fibroids : Treatment  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Treatment depends on various factors, including: Age; General health; Severity of symptoms; Type of fibroids; Whether you are pregnant; If you want children in the future. Some women may just need pelvic exams or ultrasounds every once in a while ...• 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. Uterine Fibroids : Treatment  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
There are several natural treatments that help lower estrogen levels and slow the growth of the benign tumors. One study of alternative and complementary treatments for uterine fibroids found, however, that the cost of the alternative remedies was...• Author: Mai Tran, Rebecca J. Frey PhD