Uterine fibroids are growths in your uterine cavity or wall, so how can you get fibroid stomach pain? Here’s the story: it’s true that these muscular, non-cancerous growths are linked to your uterus. But they can cause symptoms in other parts of your body,
Are there tablets to shrink fibroids? If you’ve been diagnosed with these non-cancerous uterine growths, we know you want them gone. At the very least, you want relief from symptoms such as heavy periods, painful sex and constipation. (Just to name a few.) But is it possible to shrink fibroids?
If you’re looking for relief from pelvic pain, you may need to know what causes adenomyosis. After all, this is a hard-to-diagnose condition, but it could be the cause of your pain. Here’s the story. Adenomyosis is a condition that causes many symptoms—like pelvic pain,
For a long time, we thought that black women get fibroids more than any other women on the planet. Recently, we learned from a study in JAMA that Asian women of Chinese origin also have a two-to-three-fold higher risk for developing uterine fibroids compared to women of other races.
Are fibroids cancerous, and can fibroids turn into cancer? If you’ve recently been diagnosed with these uterine tumors, we know you have questions. But don’t worry, we have answers. So, today, we’ll delve deeper into the relationship between uterine fibroids and cancer risk.
One of the worst parts of your monthly cycle is painful period cramps. For many women, the arrival of your period means the start of painful cramping. Sometimes, those cramps are so intrusive, they keep you from going through your daily activities.
How are fibroids diagnosed? And when should you start worrying about these growths? Well, during their lifetime, most women will develop uterine fibroids. And they are a type of benign tumor that can wreak havoc on your general and sexual health.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want our patients to understand that fibroids are one of the risk factors for breast cancer. So, even though these uterine growths aren’t cancerous, they seem to be linked to higher breast cancer rates. Let’s take a closer look at the information we have so far.
Fibroids are noncancerous uterine growths that affect up to 80% of women by age 50. Although the exact causes of fibroids’ appearance or growth are still unclear, several risk factors, such as age, race, genetics, hormones, and lifestyle, have been identified.
What are the causes of pelvic pain and how can you find relief? Unfortunately, pelvic pain is a common symptom of many conditions that affect women, regardless of age. As such, it may take some time to figure out the source of your discomfort and get you on the path to pain relief.
