“My doctor told me my fibroids can be treated without a hysterectomy.”

Heavy periods? Pelvic pain? Frequent urination? Constipation/bloating? You may have uterine fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are non-malignant tumors that grow on or in the muscles of the uterus. An estimated 25 percent of women in the U.S. have fibroids, and African American women are more likely to develop fibroids.

Borgess Fibroid Center has been created specifically to give women suffering from uterine fibroids hope in their hometown. From precise diagnosis to the latest minimally invasive treatment options, our specialists deliver personalized solutions designed to return women to optimal health.

What: A free lecture about fibroids and their treatment, presented by Dr. Wilkin and Dr. Piereson. Refreshments will be provided.

When: April 20, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Zazios, Downtown Kalamazoo

Contact: Space is limited. Pre-register with The Professionals at Borgess at 269.226.8135 or 1.800.828.8135.