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Open for Free Fibroid Consults! North Texas Fibroids is currently conducting initial evaluations utilizing telehealth. When restrictions are lifted, you’ll be ready for your procedure and on your way to fibroid relief. Request Your FREE Consult Today! North Texas Fibroids is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel […]
4 Important Factors About Fibroid Degeneration
80% of women will have fibroids before they reach the age of 50. These non-cancerous tumors can affect a woman’s life in many ways causing pain and excessive bleeding among other symptoms. The topic you don’t hear much about is fibroid degeneration. Let’s explore 4 important factors about fibroid degeneration. Some General Facts About Fibroids […]
Pedunculated Fibroids and How They Are Treated By Dr. Handley
If you’ve been diagnosed fibroids, you’re probably wondering what you can do to get rid of them and their painful symptoms quickly. But first, it’s important to understand what kind of fibroid you’re experiencing. A pedunculated fibroid is a noncancerous type, but what more should you know? What Is a Pedunculated Fibroid? As mentioned, a […]
Are Fibroids to Blame for Your Weight Gain?
Uterine fibroids affect women mostly during their thirties and forties, and yes, unfortunately fibroids can cause weight gain. One might call it a “double whammy” for women. Let’s look at what fibroids are, their symptoms, and how they can cause weight gain. Defining a Fibroid Women who haven’t experienced any symptoms of a fibroid may not know […]
4 Important Reasons to Consider UFE Instead of a Hysterectomy
Uterine fibroids are an issue that approximately 70 percent of women will face in their lifetime. Many women suffering from abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain and pressure caused by fibroids want relief as soon as possible. A hysterectomy is often mentioned in the list of treatment options for women with fibroids. It is a common procedure […]
Why Menopause is Not Always a Solution to Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are an extremely common type of nonmalignant tumor that many women are not even aware they have. Typically, these tumors do not cause any problematic symptoms such as pain or heavy menstrual flow, which is exactly why so many women are unaware of their own uterine fibroids. Fibroids During Menopause During menopause, the body’s […]
What Causes Uterine Fibroids?
Some studies show that up to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids, benign tumors in the uterus that can cause a wide range of symptoms, at some point in their life. So what causes uterine fibroids to develop, what makes fibroid symptoms worse, and can they be prevented? Common Causes of Uterine Fibroids If the majority of […]
Food and Drinks to Avoid if You Have Uterine Fibroids
While there is no foolproof way to avoiding fibroids, balancing one’s hormone levels has been known to assist in the management of this common, benign condition. Hormones, particularly estrogen, are one of the leading causes of new fibroid development and growth. A Healthy Diet When You Have Uterine Fibroids If you are trying to manage your […]
Why African American Women are 3 Times More Likely to Develop Fibroids
Increasing public awareness about uterine fibroids, especially the racial disparity of this condition, is more important now than ever before. Studies have shown that despite severe symptoms from uterine fibroids, African American women reported taking an average of four years to seek treatment. While there is no specific scientific evidence showing why African American women are more likely […]
