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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Uterine Fibroids Vs. Polyps

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps are two conditions of the uterus that can be easily confused with each other. They have a similar structure that makes them seem alike, but they are very different. Fibroids Fibroids are uterine growth that can occur inside and outside the uterine wall. Fibroids tend to grow…

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Top 10 Risk Factors Associated with Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that appear in the uterus (womb). They may grow along the uterine wall, in the main cavity, or the outer surface and are mostly composed of muscles and connective tissues. Smaller fibroids may or may not require treatment but larger…

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