Perspectives S33 / Ep45 The non-surgical answer for women with fibroids

Fibroids are benign tumors in a woman's uterus. They can cause unbearable pain and lengthy menstrual cycles. Many doctors recommend surgery, either a myomectomy or a total abdominal hysterectomy to correct the problem. Dr. John Lipman, an interventional radiologist and founder of the Atlanta Fibroid Center argues surgery is not necessary. He treats women via a non-surgical procedure called uterine fibroid embolization. Legislation is pending in Congress that will bring attention to this and other health care issues facing women.