My Doctor Recommended a Hysterectomy. Should I Get a Second Opinion?
Any woman whose doctor told her that she needs a hysterectomy has probably wondered if she should get a second opinion. Granted, a hysterectomy has long been the surgical answer…
Tamika’s Story: “Life is Better without Heavy Periods and Fibroid Pain”
Tamika was experiencing severe pain from her uterine fibroids. She suffered through heavy periods and felt chained to her house. During her menstrual cycles, between the pain and bleeding, she…
Dr. Suzanne Slonim, Women’s Health Advocate and Fibroid Specialist, Receives 2020 Women in Business Award from the Dallas Business Journal
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 2020)–Dr. Suzanne Slonim, the founder and medical director of Fibroid Institute Dallas, has been chosen by the Dallas Business Journal to be among its 2020 class of…
Uterine Fibroids and Pregnancy, an Update
We encounter patients who ask about uterine fibroids and pregnancy. Fibroids can make it difficult for you to get pregnant. In addition, they can increase your chances of a difficult…
Fibroid Removal: What Are My Options?
Fibroid removal isn’t always something women feel the need to get done right away. In cases when women don’t have symptoms, only became aware of the issue during a routine…
What Does Fibroid Pain Feel Like?
Fibroids are benign or non-cancerous tumors that develop from the uterus’ muscle tissue. So many women develop fibroids in their lifetime. Maybe not by the same age or under the…
What Are Fibroids? How Do I Know If I Have Them?
Fibroids are a common topic of conversation between a woman and her doctor. After all, researchers estimate that 70 to 80 percent of all women develop fibroids between 35 and…
Congratulations Dr. Suzanne Slonim, honoree for Dallas Business Journal’s 13th annual Women in Business Awards
Announcement: Honorees for the Dallas Business Journal’’s 13th annual Women in Business Awards have been revealed. Fibroid Institute Dallas is thrilled to share that Dr. Suzanne Slonim has been named 1…
Bodybuilder with Fibroids Finds Uterine Fibroid Embolization
When It Takes More than Hard Work for That Flat Stomach Deborah was a bodybuilder for 15 years and power lifted for 5. She always had a flat stomach.…
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Avoid the Rush to Hysterectomy
No woman looks forward to her period each month. While completely normal, vaginal bleeding and the discomfort that typically comes with it—cramps, bloating, headaches, etc.—can be rough to say the…
What Is A Myomectomy and Is It Right For Me?
Any woman who experiences the pain and discomfort associated with uterine fibroids has likely spoken to her doctor or researched online the various treatment options available. For years, the most…
Get Your Free UFE Check List
Is UFE Right For You? Fibroid issues? Wondering if Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is the right treatment for you? Download our FREE UFE Check List to help you decide:…
Vella’s Story: “Choosing Dr. Slonim for My Uterine Fibroids is the Best Decision!”
Vella came to our office with many symptoms of uterine fibroids. She had non-stop bleeding for 4 straight months. She had been feeling pain during, after, and in between periods…
Is A Hysterectomy Right for Me?
A hysterectomy has long been the surgical answer many doctors turn to with female patients who suffer from uterine fibroids and the complications that arise from fibroids. Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies…
Fibroid Institute COVID-19 Precautions
We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and staff. To achieve this goal, we are taking the following measures: Scheduling TeleVisits for all non-emergent…