Articles and information about fibroids and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
Carla* remembers the unbearable pain crashing down on her in waves throughout the day. One minute it was heavy menstrual bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and back pain. The next, it …
Her Mother Had a Hysterectomy, but Carla’s Fibroid Journey Was Different … Read More »
Jacqueline* thought she’d experienced every uterine fibroid symptom over the past year. This included heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, intense bloating, and even pain during sexual intercourse. As …
At the advice of her mother and grandmother, Stefani* has researched as much as she can about uterine fibroids. She knows they are noncancerous tumors in the female reproductive system. …
Knowing where to look for the right fibroid doctor can be challenging and even a little overwhelming. After all, many women in your position admit they know little about fibroids—at …
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 …
Fibroid Guide: Medications for Fibroid Symptoms … Read More »
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 …
Houston Fibroid Doctor Spotlight: John H. Fischer, MD … Read More »
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 …
The Effect of Fibroid Pain on Public Service Professionals … Read More »
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 …
Fibroid Symptoms and Hair Loss: Are These Related? … Read More »
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 …
Fibroid Awareness Month: How Three Women Found Relief from Fibroid Symptoms … Read More »
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 …
July Is Fibroid Awareness Month In Texas: Join Us and Spread the Word … Read More »