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21 October 2022
Uterine Fibroids Before 30 May Increase Risk for Early Onset Breast Cancer
Uterine fibroids are hormone-sensitive growths that develop in the uterine wall. And although noncancerous, a common concern for women with fibroids is whether they’re at risk for other hormone-responsive conditions like breast cancer. A study published in Cancer Causes & Control showed that while having a history of uterine fibroids was unrelated to developing breastRead More Read More
16 September 2022
What Causes Fibroids?
Anywhere from 20-40% of women over the age of 35 may be affected by uterine fibroids—noncancerous tumors that grow on or in the muscle wall of the uterus. With so many women affected, you may wonder if you’re one of them. Although there is no definite cause for uterine fibroids, there are some factors thatRead More Read More
29 July 2022
What Are Possible Side Effects of Uterine Fibroid Embolization?
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a proven fibroid treatment alternative to having a hysterectomy. It isn’t drastic surgery but a less invasive treatment that can preserve your uterus and decrease painful fibroid-related symptoms. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recognizes UFE as a viable fibroid treatment option. However, as with any medical procedure,Read More Read More
23 June 2022
Why Would Someone Need a Second UFE?
Uterine fibroids affect anywhere from 20-40% of women older than 35 years of age, and many of them are choosing to have uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) as treatment. However, in rare cases, some women are finding it necessary to have more than one UFE procedure. What is UFE? Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that growRead More Read More
29 April 2022
How Do Fibroids Affect Sexual Intercourse?
Aside from the pain, heavy bleeding, and bloating that women with uterine fibroids often experience, another common worry surfaces—how it will affect sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, fibroids can present obstacles in the bedroom, but through treatment, a happy and fulfilling sex life is possible. What Are Uterine Fibroids? Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow on orRead More Read More
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