Lessening the gap in communication between a patient’s gynecologist and an interventional radiologist can result in better patient care. When a patient isn’t aware of all of the uterine fibroid treatment options available to them, they may not get the results they want. Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, your gynecologist […]
Fibroid Specialist in Dallas, TX
Uterine Fibroid Treatments< At North Texas Fibroids we recognize that, for many women, uterine fibroids, which are small non-cancerous growths in the wall of the uterus, can present symptoms that negatively impact the quality of their lives. While there are many treatment options for uterine fibroids, the success of these treatments depend upon the skill of […]
How To Stay Healthy Through The Holidays
Dr. Handley Wants You to Stay Healthy During the Holidays Here are some healthy holiday tips from your Dallas Fibroid Specialist: The holidays are a time for family, gift-giving, traditions, and delicious food. Unfortunately for those trying to lose weight, being surrounded by many unhealthy food options can be detrimental to all the hard progress […]
History of Uterine Fibroid Embolization
What is UFE? Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Uterine Artery Embolization) is an important advancement in the treatment of uterine fibroids. This minimally invasive therapy for uterine fibroids was originally introduced about 20 years ago by a French gynecologist, Dr. Jacques Ravina. At that time, uterine artery embolization was used to stop life threatening bleeding following childbirth, but […]
Uterine Fibroids During Pregnancy
Uterine fibroids, which are benign muscular tumors that grow in the uterus, are extremely common in women of reproductive age. Hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can cause fibroids to grow. There can be a single fibroid or multiple fibroids. Even though most fibroids are nothing to be concerned about, some uterine fibroids during pregnancy […]
Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Treatment
Uterine Fibroid Symptoms Most fibroids don’t cause any symptoms, so it’s hard for most women to tell whether they have fibroids. When symptoms do present themselves, they often include heavy bleeding, frequent urination, painful intercourse, lower back pain and a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen. If you experience these symptoms, a doctor will most likely […]
Uterine Fibroid Fact Sheet
Uterine Fibroids, which are abnormal growths in a woman’s uterus, affect 20 to 80 percent of women in their lifetime. These tumors can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. Factors That Can Increase your Chance of Getting Fibroids There are many factors that increase a woman’s risk of developing fibroids, including: Genetics – A family […]