Author Archives: Dr. Elizabeth Gagliardi

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About Dr. Elizabeth Gagliardi


  • Joined Harvard Vanguard: 2009
  • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, VA
  • Internship: Medical University of South Carolina
  • Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
  • Hospital Affiliations: Brigham and Women's Hospital; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Faulkner Hospital
  • Clinical Interests: Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery (MIGS), specifically the use of robotic laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for treatment of benign gynecologic conditions (i.e.-fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and infertility). High risk obstetrical patients.

Treating Fibroids in Women

A myomectomy is a procedure to remove uterine fibroids, which are generally benign tumors.  Fibroids can cause heavy or irregular periods, pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, constipation, and infertility.  Especially for women who wish to maintain their fertility, fibroids may need … Continue reading

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