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 … Read more

While there is no foolproof way to avoiding vitex for 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 … Read more

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 … Read more

How Uterine Fibroid Embolization Works Uterine fibroid embolization is a procedure which can be performed on women with uterine fibroids which are causing symptoms. Symptoms can include dilation of the pelvis due to the large fibroids, abnormal bleeding, pain. Fibroids can be treated with either a hysterectomy, which is removal of the uterus, or a myomectomy, which … Read more

Uterine fibroids and other causes of pelvic pain have long been treated with hysterectomy and other surgeries. Often, there are better alternatives to a hysterectomy available for women. Especially for non-cancerous conditions, including fibroid tumors, women should be aware of all possible treatment options before moving forward. Treating Fibroids without Surgery For patients in Dallas with … Read more