Fibroids

The actress sought a second opinion after being misdiagnosed

But whether containment bags really work remains open to question, authors say

The entertainer opens up about the "excruciating" condition

But racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in surgical approaches persist

Treatment should be strongly considered for patients with a large fibroid burden, researcher says

Medication could be a viable, long-term alternative to surgery, researcher says

More funding will "push the needle" on treatments for this disease, ob/gyn says

Better quality of life with surgery, but relative impact on fertility remains unresolved

This week's topics also include blood levels of sunscreen ingredients, and fish oil and sperm quality

But "it's not a cure for fibroids," expert says

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the MedPage Today staff

Exciting technology, but now sold to patients on slim supporting evidence

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff

Takes a break from legal thrillers to tout device's benefits