Fibroid Institute Is Here to Help
We know that living with fibroids can make you feel hopeless and exhausted. In fact, you’re not alone. Fibroids are incredibly common, affecting about 50% of all women and a staggering 80% of Black women. At Fibroid Institute Dallas and Fibroid Institute Houston, we’re here to help you understand more about fibroids and what you can do to get your health back.
11 Things You Can Do for Your Heavy Periods
If you’re like the thousands of women who experience heavy periods each month, trying to live normally with your regular work and routine while dealing with excessive bleeding can be…
Nereah Sought a Fibroid Doctor After a Trip to the ER
Nereah* admits that at one point, she almost forgot how life felt to be normal. One minute, it was lower back spasms and heavy menstrual bleeding. And the next minute,…
From Statistics to Solutions: Addressing Uterine Fibroids in Black Women’s Maternal Health
Historically Black women have been at the forefront of conversations regarding uterine fibroids. This is not to say that only Black women have them. In fact, 70-80% of all women…
Considering a Hysterectomy for Fibroid Removal? Research Reveals Hidden Dangers
For decades a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy has widely been the standard for uterine fibroid removal and treating non-cancerous conditions in women. This is so true that over…
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): Is Embolic Material Safe?
Charice* has heard nothing but great things about uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). After all, the benefits are hard to ignore—no hospital stay, shorter recovery time, all fibroids treated at once,…
How Fibroid Legislation Affects Women with Uterine Fibroids: Exploring the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Act
For decades our team at Fibroid Institute Texas has been championing efforts to draw continued attention to uterine fibroids. But more than just being at the forefront of a non-invasive…