Fibroids affects 1 in 3 women over 40 in Canada. Of those more than half experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and many are so severe they require care giving from a third party at least monthly.
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Until recently, surgery was the most common form of treatment in Canada for Fibroids. Of the available surgical options, most require recovery time of one month with 6 months suggested as complete recovery.
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In a recent CANFib survey of over 1000 women with Fibroids, more than 50% said while fertility is less of a concern, avoiding surgery was top of mind. Medications, according to respondents, is the preferred treatment option.
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Fibroids treatments in Canada, despite these facts, show more and more promise with every year that goes by ...
General Fibroids Google Information
In Canada
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Out of every 100 women over 40, 25 experience Fibroids symptoms.
Fibroids
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Appx. 25,000 hospital visits annually are Fibroids related.