Genetics and Uterine Fibroids: Understanding the Origins of Tumor Development

After many years of collaborative research spanning the globe, the genetic mechanisms of uterine fibroid development have become well understood. What are the clinical ramifications of this knowledge, and how can genetic testing further guide treatment decisions? Speaking with Dr. Howard Levy on the genetics of uterine fibroids is Dr. Cynthia Morthon, Past President of the American Society of Human Genetics, and Professor of OB/GYN and Pathology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.