For some women who suffer from uterine fibroids, undergoing a hysterectomy or myomectomy is medically necessary to help them lead a pain-free life. But a concern patients have with any …
You’ve come in for your annual OBGYN appointment. Your gynecologist says during the exam, “I believe you have fibroids.” The statement catches you off guard because 1) you barely know …
At 40 years old, Shawnda* was tired of having heavy periods every two weeks. Other fibroid symptoms she experienced included:
severe pain in her abdomen and backcramping and bloatingconstipation and urinary …
It used to be that when a woman was suffering from painful uterine fibroids, the only options were surgical procedures such as a hysterectomy or myomectomy. Then a minimally invasive …
DALLAS, TEXAS (December 2021): Dr. Suzanne Slonim, founder and medical director of Fibroid Institute Dallas, welcomes fibroid specialist Dr. Uma Reddy to the North Texas fibroid practice. An additional fibroid …
Not every woman will have symptoms from uterine fibroids in her lifetime. But if you’re one of the many whose life has been interrupted, finding relief, and one day living …
Many women reading this have a good chance of developing uterine fibroids one day. After all, fibroids are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system, with 3 …
When it comes to uterine fibroids, every woman’s experience is different. For example, many women may not be aware they have them. Others experience symptoms so uncomfortable that completing daily …
As women we know our menstrual cycles can be rough at times, to say the least. Cramps, bloating, headaches—all telltale signs of “that time of the month.” Because all women …
Fibroid Institute Dallas is proud to announce that Dr. Suzanne Slonim has received a well-deserved honor. For 2021, D Magazine again awarded Dr. Slonim the “Best Doctor” title.
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Debbie had been suffering from heavy, painful periods for far too long. It turns out that uterine fibroids were not only causing her pain, but they were also affecting her …
On September 1, 2021, Texas became the 9th state to have a designated uterine fibroid awareness month, joining California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. On …
Researchers estimate that as many as 3 out of 4 women will develop uterine fibroids during their lifetimes. And according to the U.S. Office on Women’s Health, about 20 to …
It’s only natural for women to experience stress when they have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. This is especially true if you’ve been suffering for years without relief and are …
When it comes to fibroids, the good news is there are a variety of treatment options that can meet the unique needs of almost any woman and help her get …
DALLAS, TEXAS (July 2021): To raise awareness of uterine fibroids as the most prevalent and costly health issue affecting women, the Dallas City Council joined two U.S. cities and nine …
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, an initiative created to draw attention to uterine fibroids, a condition that creates challenges for millions of women around the world. Fibroid Awareness Month is …
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths inside a woman’s uterus. Researchers estimate 70-80% of all women develop fibroids between 35 and 54. However, fibroids can occur in women younger than 35 …
While many women do not experience pain with their uterine fibroids, others do. And that discomfort can make staying active challenging. As a result, some women who are used to …
Two of the more common symptoms that women with painful uterine fibroids experience are abnormally long periods and heavy bleeding. For many, this can lead to a significant amount of …
For years, Leah suffered from abnormally heavy bleeding during her menstrual cycles due to fibroids. Though she jokes that her menstrual bleeding “used to be like a crime scene!” Leah …