Videos to Aid Decision Making for Fibroid Treatment

Summary

Uterine fibroids are a common condition that can cause heavy and/or painful menstrual bleeding. There are many treatment options, but they vary in efficacy, side effects, short-term recovery and long-term implications for future fertility. Patients can have difficulty deciding between these options. In this study, the investigators will randomly assign patients seeking treatment for fibroids to receive an educational video on fibroids and their treatment, versus usual care (no video). The investigators will assess their decisional conflict with and without exposure to the video using a validated survey to see if exposure to the educational video helps them make decisions.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of uterine fibroids
* Scheduled appointment to discuss management of fibroids in an outpatient clinical site associated with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 or \>55
* Uterine or cervical cancer
* Cervical dysplasia grade 2-3 within the last 12 mo
* Pregnancy
* Menopause
* Decision made prior to the study intake to have a surgical procedure for treatment of fibroids

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