Fibroid Blog

One in four women endure painful or bothersome symptoms from uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. At Fibroid Institute Texas, we know how hard it is to live…

Experiencing heavy periods at any time of year is frustrating. It can be especially stressful and embarrassing during the holidays, when many of us dress up and spend extra time…

Ever since she reached her 30’s, Leslie* felt like something was not quite right inside her body. She cited symptoms such as weight gain, cold sensitivity, and fatigue. These symptoms…

For many women, coping with uterine fibroid symptoms such as heavy bleeding, bloating, and frequent urination can become a part of everyday life. Chawon suffered from fibroid symptoms for years….

Jolynn is one of the millions of women worldwide who suffer from uterine fibroids. And her symptoms certainly run the gamut—abnormally long periods and heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure,…

HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 2022): Fibroid Institute Houston welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. John Henry Fischer II to the expanding Texas fibroid practice. Dr. Fischer joins Founder and Medical Director Dr. Suzanne…

Not every woman who has uterine fibroids experiences symptoms. But those who do—such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, pain during sexual intercourse, and more—are constantly grasping for answers…

Many women living with uterine fibroids quickly learn these can cause a variety of symptoms that dramatically impact their quality of life. And if you ask them, we bet the…

Stephanie has lived with uterine fibroids for years. Because she wasn’t in any pain at first, it was simply something she and her gynecologist decided they would keep an eye…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS and HOUSTON, TEXAS (August 2022): Fibroid Institute Dallas, a revolutionary medical practice providing non-surgical fibroid treatment to women with uterine fibroids, is pleased to announce addition…

So, you’ve decided that it’s time to take control of your painful uterine fibroids. You and your doctor agree that fibroid treatment with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is the right…

We May Be Different, But We Can All Be Fibroid Free! At Fibroid Institute Texas, we love the diversity of our patients. Some are tall; some are short. Some are…

In all the years they’ve been married, Samantha and Dereck have never had problems with their sex life. But lately, Samantha hasn’t been her usual self. Her desire to be…

The founder and medical director of Fibroid Institute Dallas, Dr. Suzanne Slonim, and her co-physician Dr. Uma Reddy, can hardly believe it’s been 10 months since Texas became the 9th…

July has been officially designated as Texas Fibroid Awareness Month! Uterine fibroids are one of the most common health issues facing women of all races. Many women experience symptoms such…

Becky had been suffering from severe cramping and heavy menstrual bleeding for months—even between regular periods. She best described the feeling as if someone were stabbing her pelvis with a…

Until recently Lynn* felt alone when sharing how painful her uterine fibroids can get. In a word, she says it’s unbearable. For the longest time, few women spoke about the…

Dear Daughter, I have always strived to be open and honest with you about the physiological aspects of being a woman. I’ve stressed the importance of maintaining physical health, self-care,…

For years, Lendilla* endured period problems caused by uterine fibroids. In addition to anemia, her fibroid symptoms included: back painfrequent urinationconstipationpressure, pelvic pain, crampingheavy bleedingpassing clots Her pelvic pain and…

Jackie has dealt with uterine fibroid pain long enough. She decides it’s time to stop suffering and seek help from someone who can nip everything in the bud. She wants…

When Jessica’s gynecologist confirmed that her heavier-than-normal periods and uncomfortable low back pain were because of fibroids, she naturally had a ton of questions. On the one hand, she was…