Evidence Based Birth®23 Okt 2024

EBB 333 - Treatment for Uterine Fibroids and its Impact on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth with Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, OB/GYN and Advocate for Health Equity

In this episode, we're talking about uterine fibroids and their impact on pregnancy and birth with Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, a board-certified OB/GYN and nationally recognized expert in fibroid treatment. Dr. Gillispie-Bell shares her wealth of knowledge on this critical, yet often overlooked, topic—explaining everything from what fibroids are to the various treatment options available. We cover how fibroids affect reproductive health, debunk myths about Cesarean versus vaginal birth, and discuss the racial disparities in fibroid care that Black women face. Dr. Gillispie-Bell also opens up about her personal connection to this field, tracing her passion for fibroid treatment back to her own mother's journey.

Content Note: This episode contains discussions of maternal mortality and pregnancy-related death. Please take care while listening. 02:30 Understanding Uterine Fibroids and Their Prevalence 04:22 Symptoms and Health Consequences of Uterine Fibroids 08:05 Dr. Gillispie-Bell's Interest in Fibroids and Racial Disparities 16:13 Minimally Invasive Procedures for Fibroids 19:12 Hysterectomy as a Treatment Option 21:55 Considerations for Fibroid Treatment in Relation to Fertility 24:19 Safety and Impact on Fertility of Certain Fibroid Treatments 26:11 Primary Surgical Procedure: Myomectomy 28:19 Hysteroscopic Fibroid Removal Resources

Follow Dr. Gillispie-Bell on Instagram here.
Help prevent maternal mortality with the CDC – Hear Her Campaign.
Learn more about fibroid advocacy by visiting the White Dress Project and the Fibroid Foundation.
Follow the work of the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative.

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