11 Things You Can Do for Your Heavy Periods
If you’re like the thousands of women who experience heavy periods each month, trying to live normally with your regular work and routine while dealing with excessive bleeding can be…
Nereah Sought a Fibroid Doctor After a Trip to the ER
Nereah* admits that at one point, she almost forgot how life felt to be normal. One minute, it was lower back spasms and heavy menstrual bleeding. And the next minute,…
From Statistics to Solutions: Addressing Uterine Fibroids in Black Women’s Maternal Health
Historically Black women have been at the forefront of conversations regarding uterine fibroids. This is not to say that only Black women have them. In fact, 70-80% of all women…
Considering a Hysterectomy for Fibroid Removal? Research Reveals Hidden Dangers
For decades a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy has widely been the standard for uterine fibroid removal and treating non-cancerous conditions in women. This is so true that over…
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): Is Embolic Material Safe?
Charice* has heard nothing but great things about uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). After all, the benefits are hard to ignore—no hospital stay, shorter recovery time, all fibroids treated at once,…
How Fibroid Legislation Affects Women with Uterine Fibroids: Exploring the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Act
For decades our team at Fibroid Institute Texas has been championing efforts to draw continued attention to uterine fibroids. But more than just being at the forefront of a non-invasive…
What Causes Uterine Fibroids? Why Do I Have Them?
When it comes to fibroids, we are used to fielding every question imaginable from women who simply want to know what they’re dealing with to those who are researching treatment…
Her Mother Had a Hysterectomy, but Carla’s Fibroid Journey Was Different
Carla* remembers the unbearable pain crashing down on her in waves throughout the day. One minute it was heavy menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and back pain. The next, it…
Why Is Constipation A Common Fibroid Symptom?
Jacqueline* thought she’d experienced every uterine fibroid symptom over the past year. This included heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, intense bloating, and even pain during sexual intercourse. As…
Can Uterine Fibroids Be Prevented?
At the advice of her mother and grandmother, Stefani* has researched as much as she can about uterine fibroids. She knows they are noncancerous tumors in the female reproductive system….
6 Tips To Find the Right Fibroid Doctor
Knowing where to look for the right fibroid doctor can be challenging and even a little overwhelming. After all, many women in your position admit they know little about fibroids—at…
Fibroid Guide: Medications for Fibroid Symptoms
Meredith* remembers the day she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids all too well. She had been dealing with debilitating cramps, pelvic pain, and pressure and couldn’t remember the last time…
Houston Fibroid Doctor Spotlight: John H. Fischer, MD
Our very own John H. Fischer, MD took a moment between patients recently to share more about the dedicated man behind the scrubs that our loyal patients have come to…
The Effect of Fibroid Pain on Public Service Professionals
Sara* never imagined how much impact uterine fibroid pain would have on her daily life—especially at work. As a 4th-grade teacher, she spends a lot of time on her feet…
Fibroid Symptoms and Hair Loss: Are These Related?
Not all women experience noticeable hair loss. That said, the number of those who do is higher than you might think, with more than 50% of women experiencing hair loss…
Fibroid Awareness Month: How Three Women Found Relief from Fibroid Symptoms
Our team at Fibroid Institute Texas believes it is important to educate women experiencing life-altering uterine fibroid symptoms through critical awareness efforts such as July’s Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. This…
July Is Fibroid Awareness Month In Texas: Join Us and Spread the Word
Exciting news: July is Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month in Texas! Now in its second official year, this initiative was created to draw continued attention to uterine fibroids, a condition that…
6 Caregiver Support Tips After UFE Procedure
When Drew’s spouse, Georgia*, scheduled her Uterine Fibroid Embolization last year, the first thing Drew did was hold Georgia’s hand. They were both confident that UFE was the answer to…
Texas Fibroid Awareness Month 2023 Events
Texas Fibroid Awareness Month Exciting Events! This July, the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute, Fibroid Institute Texas, medical providers, elected officials, as well as corporate, nonprofit and community leaders will unite…
Period Blood Clots: Is This Normal?
Mona* has been worried about her periods for the last few years and what she calls abnormal period blood clots. She’s passed clots every so often and thought nothing of…
I Have Several Uterine Fibroids. Is Fibroid Removal My Only Option?
It is overwhelming enough when your doctor tells you the reason for your painful cramping, heavy menstrual bleeding, and back pain is a uterine fibroid. But imagine finding out you…