Category: Fibroids

Managing Fatigue Caused by Uterine Fibroids

Maybe you thought your fatigue was due to all of life’s daily grind, plus picking up the kids from after school activities, grocery shopping after a day of work, and then of course, laundry, cooking dinner, playing peacemaker, cleaning, and wearing multiple hats. … Continue reading

Uterine Polyps vs Fibroids: What’s The Difference?

Women who have either uterine polyps or fibroids can be asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms. They can go through life oblivious to these conditions unless they begin to have certain symptoms, and that is usually when there is a diagnosis.Continue reading

Could A Stomach Bulge Be Fibroids?

When are you due? It’s a question asked by many friends and relatives when you are pregnant. However, if you are asked that question, and you are not pregnant, it is embarrassing and disheartening. If you are walking around with a larger than normal stomach, … Continue reading

Does Having A Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Fibroids?

Women of reproductive age who suffer from the symptoms of fibroids know how it negatively affects their lives. They are looking for anything to reduce the pain and other unfortunate circumstances that come with having fibroids. Scientists have been looking at links between Vitamin D and fibroids and discovering some interesting results. … Continue reading

Serious Conditions That Are Often Mistaken For PMS

Premenstrual syndrome or PMS describes a variety of symptoms that occur a week or so before the onset of a woman’s period. Many women have tender breasts, become moody or irritable, and experience bloating and a number of other symptoms to some degree. … Continue reading

Self Care Tips For Women Who Suffer From Fibroids

When you have symptoms from fibroids, the pain and disruption they cause can take over your life. These benign tumors in the uterus affect women in their thirties, forties, and right up to  menopause. The pain can be relentless and the excessive bleeding can lead to anemia. … Continue reading

What Happens When a Fibroid Is Treated Using UFE

Women who suffer from severe symptoms of fibroids are familiar with the pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pressure on their bladder or bowels. UFE, or uterine fibroid embolization, is a treatment to reduce these symptoms and shrink uterine fibroids. … Continue reading

Fibroid Factors That Affect Your Treatment Options

There are many women in the world that are affected by fibroids, which naturally means that there are many women looking for effective solutions to this condition. The tricky part is, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to treating uterine fibroids. … Continue reading