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15 November 2021
When Your Period Signals a Problem
For most women, getting cramps around “that time of the month” is a normal part of life, although it can be annoying. For some women though, the pain and heavy bleeding signify a problem that needs to be addressed. So how do you know if your period is normal? Or if you should be concernedRead More Read More
15 October 2021
Uterine Fibroids Linked to Higher Risk of Breast Cancer but Lower Risk of Death, Study Says
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. In 2021, an estimated  281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the US alone. A study published in Oncotarget found that although the risk of breast cancer was higherRead More Read More
15 September 2021
What Are the Particles Used to Block the Arteries in UFE?
If you suffer from uterine fibroids—noncancerous tumors that grow on or in the muscle wall of the uterus—you may have heard of a fibroid treatment called uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE. UFE is an alternative to a hysterectomy and is an option for many women. Although you may have heard of UFE, you may notRead More Read More
25 August 2021
What to Expect After Uterine Fibroid Embolization
For women considering uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) to treat uterine fibroid tumors, it is important to understand what to expect after your procedure. UFE is a less invasive procedure done by a doctor called an interventional radiologist (IR). Your IR will make one small incision in the wrist or groin area. From there, a smallRead More Read More
15 July 2021
Your Guide to Fibroid Awareness Month
  July is Fibroid Awareness Month, an important time dedicated to spreading awareness and education about how uterine fibroids affect the body. Did you know that up to 80% of women develop fibroids by age 50? With such a large portion of the population affected by fibroids, it’s vital that we get involved as aRead More Read More
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