FIND OUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATION (UFE)

Happy National Women’s Health Week! From May 14-20, we’re celebrating health at every age. But being healthy starts with you! You may be familiar with the wise adage: Prevention is better than cure.1 Research has shown that leading a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.2,3Read More Read More

Almost four out of five women will have uterine fibroids by age 50.1 Although many women with fibroids don’t experience any bothersome symptoms, nearly half will seek treatment for relief from heavy painful periods, pelvic pressure, and urinary urgency.2 For these women, having effective treatment options is a must. One such option, uterine fibroid embolizationRead More Read More

In 2013 alone, a total of 60,956 child sexual abuse cases were confirmed in the US.1 As adults, children who’ve been sexually abused are at a greater risk for mental health problems, suicide attempts, and substance abuse.2 An eye-opening study published by the Boston University School of Medicine found childhood sexual abuse could even haveRead More Read More

Whether or not to eat soy is a puzzle for the everyday consumer. It can be even trickier if you’re a woman with uterine fibroids. And yet, the latest research shows we’re not that much closer to finding a clear-cut answer. Soy is rich in phytoestrogens or plant estrogens called isoflavones, which are similar inRead More Read More

A new wave of collaborative fibroid care is emerging. In an effort to improve fibroid treatment by offering well rounded care, a group of progressive doctors in Orange County, Cali., collectively formed The Fibroid Treatment Network. “The goal of The Fibroid Treatment Network is to ensure women are informed of all their treatment options,” saysRead More Read More