9 Amazing Benefits of Embolization
Embolization is a minimally invasive medical procedure that is used to treat a variety of conditions. It involves the insertion of a small catheter into an artery or vein and the delivery of therapeutic agents to a specific area of the body. […]
How Uterine Fibroids Can Cause Infertility
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors caused by the rapid growth of tissue cells in the walls of the uterus. They can affect up to 80% of the female population but only about 25% to 30% will have actual symptoms interfering with the quality of life that need treatment. […]
The 5 Most Common Fibroid Symptoms
Many women deal with fibroids. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in and around the uterus. Some fibroids never cause symptoms, but women who do endure symptoms from fibroids may find them very uncomfortable. Below, we’ll go over the five most common fibroid symptoms and what you can do [...]
Kamala Harris Introduces the Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act
In July, Kamala Harris introduced the Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act, a bill to push the research and education on uterine fibroids. "Millions of women across the country are affected by uterine fibroids, which can present serious health complications," said Harris. Learn more by reading the article linked below! https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/26-million-women-uterine-fibroids-205338519.html
Fibroid Treatment and it’s Affect on Pregnancy
This is a question that comes up quite often when we see young women with symptomatic fibroids who need treatment and who still desire to have children in the future. While any treatment that alters the uterine anatomy or function will have some impact on the overall uterine dynamics of [...]
True or False: Uterine Fibroid Embolization
If you have symptomatic fibroids, you may be wondering why your Gynecologist only offers you surgery in the form of hysterectomy/myomectomy and never mentions Embolization. The answer to that question is in the following: […]