A Guide for National Fibroid Awareness Month by NVP Experts
Myfembree Versus UFE?
July 27, 2022 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…
Got Fibroids and Hair Loss?
July 15, 2022 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…
Pregnancy & Uterine Fibroids
July 6, 2022 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…
Uterine Fibroids Myths Dispelled
March 21, 2022 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…