One of the most uncomfortable side effects of uterine fibroids is menstrual discomfort. Cramps become more intense, and your cycle is often longer and heavier. While over-the-counter medications can offer some relief from your menstrual discomfort, if this is a monthly issue,
Many women are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that develop in and around the uterus, but not every fibroid diagnosis is the same. Did you know that fibroids can range in size from almost undetectable to the size of a grapefruit or,
Recently, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss opened up about her journey to expand her family. The reality star already shares two children with husband but is now considering surrogacy as an option. She shared her reasons with the entire country,
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that affect many women throughout their lifetime. Fibroids can develop in several different places in or on the uterus, and will be classified as as subserosal, intramural, or submucosal depending on where they develop. While no one knows exactly why these tumors develop,
If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, it means you have abnormal growths (made up of muscle cells and fibrous tissues) in your uterus. These fibroids are non-cancerous, and can vary in size and location. And while fibroids in any location have the potential to cause uncomfortable side effects,
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When you have fibroids, sex with your partner can hurt. This is especially true if you have large and or numerous fibroids. Not surprisingly, this pain may make you less excited about sex—you may want to stop having intercourse altogether. In other instances,
As Houston fibroid specialists determined to deliver minimally invasive treatment options for women, we often have an uphill battle. Many doctors don’t inform their patients that Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is one of their treatment options (it is a procedure that starves fibroids of blood and oxygen,
Regardless of whether you want to have a child, your fertility is an important part of female health. It’s therefore so important to understand medical conditions and external factors that could cause female infertility. Here are six of the top culprits to explore for possible causes if you’re dealing with infertility:
Many women with fibroids have questions: why did I get this kind of tumor? How fast will it grow? What can I do to slow down or stop the growth in my fibroids? While we don’t know what causes women to develop fibroids,
