What’s the Scope? Blog

Welcome to Hologic’s GYN Surgical blog! Here you can find articles on standard of care updates, fellow physician Q&A features, healthcare spotlights and more.

Why most women don’t seek care for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) symptoms

June 6, 2023

Vials of blood on a table with stethoscope and a sticky note saying, "Uterine Fibroid"

Ablation vs. Hysterectomy for fibroids

April 11, 2023

Psychological effects of hysterectomy for fibroids

March 6, 2023

Emerging trends in women’s healthcare

February 6, 2023

A physician’s perspective on the MyoSure® procedure

January 9, 2023

The time is now: help patients schedule care before the new year

December 5, 2022

What’s the Scope? Blog

Why most women don’t seek care for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) symptoms

Ablation vs. Hysterectomy for fibroids

Psychological effects of hysterectomy for fibroids

Emerging trends in women’s healthcare

A physician’s perspective on the MyoSure® procedure

The time is now: help patients schedule care before the new year

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