Fibroid Blog

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

When Selma* was diagnosed with fibroids, one of the first things she did was let out a deep sigh of relief. Firstly, she finally had a diagnosis to explain the…

Have you ever experienced a life changing moment of serendipity? Fibroid symptom patient Sherri* has! Working as a Lyft driver, Sherri picked up a passenger in Dallas, Texas. On the…

Do you have heavy bleeding, irregular periods, and painful cramping due to uterine fibroids and struggle to find a solution to get back to enjoying your life? In these situations,…

Due to the menstrual cycle, hormonal changes, and other lifestyle factors, over time women may develop common gynecological conditions. One great benefit in having regular gynecological doctor visits is that…

All Anne* has thought about lately is finding a safe and effective way to overcome her painfully large fibroids and reclaim her life. What started as mild discomfort 18 months…

Our very own Uma Reddy, MD took a moment between patients recently to share more about the dedicated fibroid doctor behind the scrubs that our patients have come to trust…

Many of us associate heart emojis and love symbols with the month of February. But the most important heart we must take care of is the one inside our bodies,…

Martina* started experiencing uncomfortable symptoms in her mid-thirties. She was fatigued and suffered through heavy, extended periods. She even had to leave work a few times to change her clothes…

C.J.* has been a popular hairstylist for more than 20 years. Though she works with all hair types, she is especially talented with Black hair. Many of her clients are…

Uterine fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. Studies show three out of four women will develop them during their lifetime. While some women don’t…

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…