Racial and Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids.

Key takeaway

This study found that income, education, and location strongly impact whether someone receives a hysterectomy for fibroids instead of uterus-saving care. When accounting for these financial differences, Black women were actually less likely than white women to have a hysterectomy. This shows that money and access—not just race—powerfully shape our community's fibroid treatment options.