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Fibroids are the most common form of pelvic tumors in women. While benign, (non-cancerous), they can have a negative impact on a woman’s health in many ways. Some of the symptoms include: Abnormal periods Excessive bleeding Anemia Pain Bladder dysfunctions Bowl dysfunctions Fertility issues Fibroids begin as ordinary muscle cells in the walls of the […]

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Uterine fibroids and Polycystic Ovaries are conditions that cause growths to form in female reproductive organs. Fibroids are benign, (not cancerous), tumors that spontaneously appear in the uterus. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome causes cysts, (also not cancerous), that suddenly occur in one or both ovaries. Both conditions can disrupt menstrual cycles, cause pelvic pain and impair […]

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First and obvious answer? Pregnancy. The uterus is an elastic muscular organ, capable of expanding from the size of your fist to the size of a watermelon. The ability to stretch so much, so easily, is necessary to accommodate a growing baby (or several babies). But it can also accommodate the growth of some very […]

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Let’s start with the fact that you simply won’t know if you don’t get yourself to a doctor, get some medical imaging and establish whether or not fibroids might be the cause of that expanding belly. Every year, thousands of women discover they have (thankfully) benign, but (awkwardly) ballooning fibroid tumors. What started as a […]

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Anemia occurs when the amount of blood the body loses is greater than its ability to replace lost blood cells. This condition is common for women who either experience heavy bleeding due to menstrual periods or have uterine fibroids. In many cases fibroids can be the cause of a heavier menstrual cycle and anemia. A […]

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Uterine fibroids are typically known for creating symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, however depending on location and size, they can also present less common problems. For a small percentage of women, fibroids can negatively affect the health of their kidneys. Fibroids and Kidney Pain Although fibroids are made of muscle tissue […]

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As any woman who has ever suffered from uterine fibroids can tell you, they can be extremely painful. In addition to symptoms like the need to urinate frequently, constipation, heavy menstrual bleeding, or prolonged menstrual periods, fibroids often cause pelvic pressure or pain, backaches, and leg pains. Sometimes this fibroid pain can become acute. Why […]

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As treatment alternatives for fibroids continue to grow, it may be difficult to decide what option works best for you. Get tips on what you and your physician should consider when choosing a treatment. With all of the treatment options out there, how do I decide which treatment option is best for me? When it […]

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I seem to be having some of the symptoms of fibroids, but I’m not sure if they are really fibroids. How can I know for sure? If you feel that you may have symptoms related to the presence of fibroids, visit your gynecologist (see Fibroid Symptoms). A fibroid is usually discovered during a pelvic examination. […]

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