No one knows exactly why women develop fibroids, but we all want to lower fibroid risk. And we do know that certain factors can affect your risk: family history, race and your hormone levels. One specific hormone that seems tied to fibroid growth?
As women, we know that we have a uterus. We may know a few things about this organ, like its function and vague location, but there’s lot’s more to learn! With that in mind, here are five fascinating facts about the uterus we bet you haven’t yet discovered!
Do you know the warning signs of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)? (Also known as ovarian vein reflux?) While pelvic pain, incontinence and uterine fibroids often go hand in hand, these are also red flags for other serious conditions. One such problem is PCS,
Did you know that there are different types of fibroids? 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.
If you want a treatment with better fibroid outcomes, this read is for you! Today, we’re introducing you to Shellie Canady, a woman who had a miserable 16-year fibroid journey, suffering until she finally discovered Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE.) Her story,
Do you want to stop period pain? You’re not alone! Many women with fibroids suffer from extremely painful periods. But thanks to a newly-developed hi-tech patch, plus more emerging efforts, theirs and other women’s menstrual pain may finally be a thing of the past.
Recently, US Representative Lauren Underwood had fibroid surgery. Then, with this statement, she announced that she’ll spend weeks recovering from her procedure. Now, that’s not surprising. After all, fibroid surgery is a major, invasive procedure. It requires hospital stays and lots of downtime afterwards.
Did you know that 75% of women have felt pain during sex? Want to know what’s worse? Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the situation deteriorated. In a survey of 1300 women, more than half reported menstrual changes and sex life disruptions since the start of the pandemic.
Experiencing fibroid symptoms is far more common than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 to 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50. Since uterine fibroids are prevalent,
When you have fibroids, period pain and general pelvic pain can be a big problem. But that’s not all. In fact, as we recently learned from Shantel Smith’s now-viral TikTok, those cramps can spread to your thighs or even your rectum.
