Fibroid Management

Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?

Am I a candidate for myomectomy for fibroids? The answer depends on several factors. If you have symptomatic fibroids, meaning painful periods and heavy bleeding, you could be a candidate for myomectomy. If you want to have children in the future, myomectomy may be the procedure to relieve your fibroid symptoms and still keep your uterus. Keep reading to find out about the types of myomectomy and which might be best for you.  » Read more about: Am I a Candidate for Myomectomy for Fibroids?  »

Foods to Avoid with Fibroids

Managing fibroids can be more manageable if you know the guidelines to follow. Below are foods to avoid with fibroids:

For best results in managing your fibroids, try restricting the following food and drinks from your diet:

High-fat, processed meats – Red processed meat is known to be high in added hormones, particularly estrogen
High-fat dairy products – Conventional dairy can contain high levels of steroids, hormones, and other chemicals that promote inflation
Foods high in salt –  » Read more about: Foods to Avoid with Fibroids  »

UFE vs Myomectomy: Which Option is Best for You?

Fibroids can be a crippling complication in your life, and if you suffer from them, you understand how true this is.  » Read more about: UFE vs Myomectomy: Which Option is Best for You?  »

What Is a Submucosal Fibroid and How Can It Be Treated?

There are four types of uterine fibroids with submucosal fibroids being the rarest form. A submucosal fibroid is non-cancerous, but it can lead to multiple symptoms and complications for women of childbearing age.  » Read more about: What Is a Submucosal Fibroid and How Can It Be Treated?  »

How Fibroids Can Affect Fertility

Those non-cancerous tumors made up of cells and muscle known as fibroids can be a quirky lot. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms whatsoever, and some never even know they have them. Others have painful and heavy periods and struggle with discomfort. With all these disparate situations you may be wondering if and how fibroids can affect your fertility.  » Read more about: How Fibroids Can Affect Fertility  »

Can Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?

Fibroids affect women mostly during their thirties and forties, and yes, unfortunately fibroids can cause weight gain. One might call it a “double whammy” for women.
Let’s look at what fibroids are, their symptoms, and how they can cause weight gain.  » Read more about: Can Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?  »