Myfembree Versus UFE?
What Is Myfembree? Myfembree is a prescription hormonal medication that is taken daily to manage heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in premenopausal women. What Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a non-surgical outpatient procedure that blocks blood flow to fibroids without the need for…
Did I Cause My Varicose Veins?
Up to 50% of Americans may have chronic vein abnormalities including varicose veins. Risk Factors “advancing age” – being old – can’t help that “family history of venous disease” – relatives have it – can’t help that either “ligamentous laxity” – huh? – have hernia(s) or flat feet –…
Got Fibroids and Hair Loss?
Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus and are associated with many symptoms. Symptoms may include heavy bleeding, pelvic pain/pressure, problems with urination, constipation, and back pain. Who Is at Risk? Uterine fibroids are much more common in people of African descent and the symptoms in…
Pregnancy & Uterine Fibroids
Do uterine fibroids contribute to my inability to get pregnant? There are many reasons for infertility as there are many steps from ovulation, to egg transit, to conception, to implantation, etc. Some of the many factors that can lead to infertility or miscarriage are uterine fibroids and adenomyosis. These conditions…