Are Uterine Fibroids a Health Concern?
Uterine fibroids are common, but what do they mean for your health? These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause serious, uncomfortable symptoms. The good news is that uterine fibroids are treatable, and getting rid of them can help you avoid unwanted complications. Read on as Dr. Nordine Gaugau shares [...]
How Image Guided Surgery Revolutionizes Uterine Fibroid Treatment
Uterine fibroids affect millions of women. As many as 80% of women develop them before age 50. They’re notorious for causing symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure on surrounding organs. Traditional treatment options often involve invasive surgery, but facilities like The Fibroid Center at Image Guided Surgery [...]
Comparing UFE and Myomectomy: Which Fibroid Treatment Is Right for You?
Uterine fibroid treatment has options, but how do you know which is right for you? Read on as we compare two common treatments: uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) and myomectomy. If you’re diagnosed with uterine fibroids and tired of dealing with symptoms like heavy periods and pelvic pain, you may be [...]
New Year, New Relief: How Embolization Can Transform Life with Uterine Fibroids
Don’t go another year plagued by problematic uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroid embolization can bring you relief from fibroids in 2025. Read on to learn more about the process and how it can benefit you. Uterine fibroids — noncancerous growths that form on your uterine wall — can cause painful and [...]
Understanding the Signs of Uterine Fibroids and When to Seek Treatment
Some women with uterine fibroids don’t have symptoms. But a third have severe symptoms that diminish their quality of life. Learning the signs helps you identify the problem and get treatment before complications develop. Uterine fibroids affect 70%-80% of women during their reproductive years. Of these, nearly one-third experience symptoms [...]
Fibroids and Weight Changes
Many of our patients report a vicious circle where they are doing everything right to improve their overall health, especially by dieting and working out, only to find that their weight wildly fluctuates with a persistent belly bulge. Sometimes, the belly bulge is even more prominent, or masses are palpable [...]