On the Hologic FAQ page, identify the main symptoms of fibroids and heavy periods. Also, determine if there are various treatment options for fibroids beyond common knowledge, how many women in the U.S. are affected by fibroids, and if fibroids are considered hereditary.
Navigate to the 'FAQs' page under 'For Patients' -> 'Know Your U'. Locate and click on the FAQ sections that address symptoms of fibroids and heavy periods. Locate and click on the FAQ section regarding the range of treatment options for fibroids. Locate and click on the FAQ sections that discuss the prevalence of fibroids in women and their hereditary nature. Synthesize the gathered information to answer all parts of the task.
State the primary symptoms of fibroids as: 'heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, frequent urination, constipation, and back or leg pains'. State the primary symptoms of heavy periods as: 'changing pads or tampons after less than two hours, passing blood clots larger than a quarter, needing to wear more than one sanitary product to prevent an accident, avoiding your usual activities and/or missing work because of your period'. Confirm that 'advances in medicine have led to a number of treatment options' for fibroids, including non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical methods. State that 'up to 80 percent of women will have uterine fibroids by age 50'. State that 'there is a genetic component to a woman’s susceptibility to developing fibroids' and that 'having a family member with fibroids increases risk'.