Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Fibroids: A Guide for National Fibroid Awareness Month
As we observe National Fibroid Awareness Month this July, it’s crucial to shed light on a common yet often misunderstood health issue affecting many women: uterine fibroids. These benign tumors, also known simply as fibroids, can vary in size and number, impacting women during their reproductive years. While some women…
Really Need a Hysterectomy?
Discover the Benefits of Uterine Artery Embolization as an Alternative to Hysterectomy Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, offering relief for women who are seeking an alternative to hysterectomy. This breakthrough procedure has proven to be highly effective in reducing the size of…
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…
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…
Uterine Fibroids Myths Dispelled
What’s the Story with Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors that can cause pain, heavy bleeding during menstruation, and infertility. There are many causes of uterine fibroids, including genetics and reproductive history. Here are some common myths and truths about this condition. Uterine Fibroids Myths Dispelled Myth: You…
Uterine Fibroids: The Why, What, and How
Why do you have uterine fibroids? There are many different causes of uterine fibroids, with the most common cause being hormones. Uterine fibroids can also be caused by genetics, age, changes in hormone levels (pregnancy or menopause), certain medications, and even stress. There are three grades of uterine fibroids that…