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 cramping were …
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 …
Erica has been dealing with symptomatic uterine fibroids for roughly a year now. At first, she thought things would get better with time and patience. But now the pain is …
Maggie has known for a while that she has uterine fibroids. Her gynecologist detected them during a routine exam a few years ago, but she was never in any pain …
One common question uterine fibroid patients ask their doctor is if fibroids are genetic. This was the case with a patient named Angela. You see, Angela dealt with painful fibroid …
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 …