Dr. Jessica Opoku-Anane is a gynecologist who specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, intrauterine scarring (Asherman's syndrome), pelvic organ prolapse and ovarian pathology.

Opoku-Anane's research interests include making gynecologic surgery safer and improving treatments for endometriosis and fibroids.

In the episode, Dr Opoku-Anane talks about uterine fibroids and covers:

• Difference between uterine fibroids vs. endometriosis vs. adenomyosis, including the symptoms for each
• Uterine fibroid symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
• Quality of life and fertility impact for those with uterine fibroids
• Questions to ask your doctor to ensure your uterine fibroids and diagnosed early and proactively treated

Resources

• Leverage Fempower Health's find a doctor resource to find a minimally invasive surgeon (or other specialist)
• Recommended Books on Hormones and Menstrual Health
• Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health
• Resources and episodes on Autoimmune & Chronic Disease

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