Hyderabad, May 16: Experts at the Asian Leadership Summit on Fibroids, which began in the city on Saturday, stressed that heavy menstrual bleeding should not be considered normal and often signals underlying conditions such as uterine fibroids.
The two-day scientific meet, attended by over 350 national and international gynaecologists, is being hosted by Dr Rooma Sinha of Apollo Hospitals. The summit focuses on innovation, early diagnosis and advanced treatment strategies in fibroid care.
Inaugurating the event, Dr Sangita Reddy highlighted that many women silently endure prolonged bleeding, fatigue and anaemia without seeking medical help. Citing NFHS-5 data, she noted that nearly 57 per cent of Indian women are anaemic, with heavy menstrual bleeding a key contributor.
A fireside discussion featuring journalist Uma Sudhir and entrepreneur Upasana Kamineni Konidela emphasised informed choice in treatment, noting that fibroid diagnosis does not always require hysterectomy and that uterus-preserving options are available.
Sessions covered robotic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, AI-assisted imaging and fertility-preserving techniques.
As part of the summit, a ‘Red Strength Walk’ will be held on May 17 to raise awareness on fibroids, anaemia and the need for timely medical intervention.