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Can Fibroid Cause Weight Gain?
If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids at the Atlanta Fibroid Clinic, one of your concerns may be if these common non-cancerous growths can cause you to put on
Uterine Fibroids: When is Treatment Necessary?
Uterine fibroids are extremely common, benign tumors that grow in and around the uterus. While many women with fibroids have no symptoms at all, for some, these growths can
The Sad Truth About Hysterectomies
More than 95% of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year are not needed and could have been avoided with less invasive treatments developed in the last 15 years. Unfortunately,
Uterine Fibroids: The African-American Disparity
It is estimated that around 25 million women between the ages of 15 to 50 have uterine fibroids. Of these women, at least 15 million will
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Procedure – Transradial or Transfemoral?
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a very effective non-surgical procedure with a high rate of success. It preserves a woman’s uterus, enabling her to
Fibroids and Menopause
You should not wait until perimenopause or the onset of menopause to seek treatment for your uterine fibroids. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) alleviates
Acessa™ Fibroid Treatment Versus Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and the Acessa™ procedure are treatments for uterine fibroids that are an alternate to hysterectomy or myomectomy. Acessa™ however, can only be
Fibroids and Exercise
Fibroid development is often linked to estrogen and progesterone levels in women’s bodies. These hormones work together to regulate our menstrual cycles. Exercise affects estrogen and progesterone levels within
Fibroid Facts
There are different types of Uterine Fibroids. The type of fibroids you have depends on their placement within your uterine walls. Fibroids are classified in four
Food and Fibroids
We cannot say with certainty why fibroids occur. Some studies hold family genetics, age and ethnic origin accountable, while others suspect women’s estrogen levels play a
Do I have Fibroids
Unless you have symptoms, you probably won’t know that you have uterine fibroids. If your primary care physician suspects fibroids, they’ll usually carry out a pelvic
Fibroids and Anemia
Fibroids and Anemia Are Connected:
Heavy or excessive bleeding means a woman suffering from fibroids will also lose large quantities of iron and hemoglobin, causing a depletion of oxygen
Intimacy after UFE
Libido is adversely affected by fibroids, which are in turn affected by hormones within a woman’s body, especially estrogen and progesterone. Fibroids tend to grow faster during a woman’s
Preparing For Your Appointment
Being prepared is key to having an effective consultation. If you bring all of the information about your fibroids, including the imaging studies, you will be providing the interventional
Women And Health Care During COVID-19
A large share of women have gone without health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly women in fair or poor health.
Menstruation and Fibroids
Around one in three women develop fibroids before age 50. They are harmless about 99 percent of the time, but don’t ignore them. The complications they cause, like clotting
Fibroids? Essential Items For Holiday Travel
When it comes to alleviating holiday travel-related stress, having the right supplies with you can make a world of difference. That said, preparing for fibroids and air travel can
Gifts For Someone With Fibroids
Here are some holiday gift ideas for yourself or the fibroid sufferer in your life.
The Holidays And Fibroids
If you are suffering from painful, uncomfortable, or inconvenient fibroid symptoms like heavy bleeding, severe cramps, frequent urination, and low energy, and you add yet another level of stress
Fibroids and Weight Gain
Weight gain from uterine fibroids can be frustrating and even painful.
