Dr. Norton’s Mammography Blog

We know the importance of regular mammograms. But are you aware of Uterine Fibroids and the fact that the same age group of women is often affected? If you’re a women over 35 years of age and don’t have uterine fibroids, chances are you know someone who does.   Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are so common that 20-40% of women over 35 years old have them and over 70% of women will develop fibroids during their lifetime.  The good news is that fibroids only cause symptoms or problems for 30% of the women who have them.  Stay tuned.  Next I’ll discuss what Uterine Fibroids are.