You’re doing your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle of eating right and daily exercise. But for some frustrating reason, you’ve noticed an unexplained stomach bulge and weight gain. While…
When it comes to fibroids, location is key. We say that because while many women don’t know they have fibroids at first, fibroids can grow, multiply, and develop at different…
Every day women like you with uterine fibroid symptoms are looking into options for treatment. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths inside a woman’s uterus. Researchers estimate 70-80% of all women develop…
“I always had to stuff my purse with lots of pads, just in case.” When women with uterine fibroids first come to Fibroid Institute Dallas and learn about UFE, they…
Uterine fibroids affect up to 80% of all women by the time they reach 50. Some women have symptoms so uncomfortable that completing daily activities becomes increasingly difficult. What is…
Fibroid tumors are abnormal, benign lumps that grow on the muscle tissue of the uterus. Not all fibroids cause symptoms. Many women might not know they have them. But those…
There is no denying 2020 was a challenging year for all of us. But for women with painful uterine fibroids, it was extremely challenging. Quarantine with heavy or painful periods,…
Jessica was smiling when she walked into Fibroid Institute Dallas for a follow up. It had been four months since her Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). Her OBGYN had referred her…
Wondering if you have fibroids? Maybe you are experiencing symptoms. Possibly your mother, grandmother or sister had them. It could be that you are at higher risk. Regardless of the…
Women are used to seeing a gynecologist regularly for annual exams, pap smears, pregnancy-related care, and even for questions and care related to uterine fibroid tumors. But when fibroid symptoms…
If you experience ongoing problems or pain from uterine fibroids, the earlier you look into treatment options the faster you will find relief. Knowing this, you may set out to…
Uterine fibroids were affecting Yelitza’s daily life. She felt ongoing pelvic pain. Her monthly periods were heavy, and she was passing blood clots. Her other symptoms included frequent urination, a…
Congratulations to Fibroid Institute Dallas’ Medical Director Dr. Suzanne Slonim for being selected by D Magazine’s BEST Doctors 2020! WHAT: D Magazine recognizes top physicians in their field, as chosen…
The winter holidays are a joyous time when we surround ourselves with family, friends and create a lifetime of memories. But for women who live with painful uterine fibroids every…
If you’ve been diagnosed with painful uterine fibroids, the idea of having sex may not be as appealing to you as it once was. After all, it can hurt—both during and…
Los fibromas uterinos estaban afectando la vida diaria de Yelitza. Ella sentía un dolor pélvico continuo. Sus períodos menstruales eran abundantes, y estaba expulsaba coágulos de sangre. Sus otros síntomas…
Any woman whose doctor told her that she needs a hysterectomy has probably wondered if she should get a second opinion. Granted, a hysterectomy has long been the surgical answer…
Tamika was experiencing severe pain from her uterine fibroids. She suffered through heavy periods and felt chained to her house. During her menstrual cycles, between the pain and bleeding, she…
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 2020)–Dr. Suzanne Slonim, the founder and medical director of Fibroid Institute Dallas, has been chosen by the Dallas Business Journal to be among its 2020 class of…
We encounter patients who ask about uterine fibroids and pregnancy. Fibroids can make it difficult for you to get pregnant. In addition, they can increase your chances of a difficult…
Fibroid removal isn’t always something women feel the need to get done right away. In cases when women don’t have symptoms, only became aware of the issue during a routine…