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 to manage your vitex for fibroids and maintain or shrink their current size, balancing your hormones naturally is a great […]
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 to develop uterine fibroids, there are a number of theories. Because African American girls are more likely to start their […]
Dr. Handley Explains How UFE Works
How UFE 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 is removal of the fibroids from the uterus but no the entire uterus. Many patients who wish to avoid major surgery and […]
Fibroid Treatment Options
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 fibroid tumors who do not want to have a surgical procedure, Uterine Fibroid Embolization is the best treatment option when watchful waiting […]
North Texas Fibroids now performing Radial access
Performing Radial Access At North Texas Fibroids we are always looking to add new technologies and new techniques to our practice. We are now offering Radial access for our Uterine Fibroid Embolization procedures. What this means to patients is that there is no need to lay flat for any period of time after the procedure, less post-procedure discomfort at the radial artery access site vs. the femoral artery (groin), decreased complication rate as compared to femoral artery […]
