Whether you are trying to get pregnant or already are, it’s important to understand what to expect on your journey if you are also living with uterine fibroids. When you’re pregnant, the last thing you want to worry about are potential complications during labor; however, it’s important to know how your fibroids will affect your…
Read MoreYou wake up on a crisp sunny Saturday morning ready to take on the day, except for one thing. Your period cramps have hit you…hard! Whether you are dealing with regular ol’ PMS or something a bit more serious like uterine fibroids or endometriosis, period pain can ruin a perfect sunny day in minutes. Those…
Read MoreYou’re buying boxes of tampons and pads just to control the constant, heavy bleeding you experience each month. To make matters worse, you’re ruining clothing and avoiding leaving the house in fear that you’ll have another “bleed-through”. As if you’d even want to leave the house with how tired you’ve become lately. But what do…
Read MoreIt’s 2 A.M. in the morning and you’re pulling the sheets off your bed and changing your clothes for the third time this week. You’re exhausted, frustrated, and maybe even a little surprised even though it’s become a normal occurrence in your life. Whether you experience this all the time or just every so often,…
Read MoreMy Fibroid Story: Leanna We are thrilled to announce Leanna will be joining our team of Fibroid Fighters Brand Ambassadors. Leanna struggled with fibroids for years before she was finally able to get the Acessa treatment in November of 2019. Acessa is a minimally-invasive method of treating uterine fibroids through the use of a technology…
Read MoreWhat is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)? If you have fibroids or think you may have fibroids, you may be wondering what treatment option is best for you. Although many women usually rely on a hysterectomy procedure to bring them relief, there are several other options for fibroid treatment that are less invasive than surgery, like…
Read MoreIt may be weird, but your period color changes. Period blood can appear in a range of different colors from black, brown, blue, or even orange. Although it’s completely normal to experience different colors of period blood, it is a reasonable cause for confusion and concern. Period blood: Understanding the Colors Any existing health conditions…
Read MoreFibroids and Sex Fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their size and number. If the fibroids are very large, this can cause excessive pain and swelling. For fibroids in numbers, symptoms can be unpredictable and range from frequent urination to heavy menstrual bleeding. If you have fibroids, or had fibroids in the…
Read MoreMy Fibroid Story: Keona As Fibroid Fighters, one of our main goals is to raise awareness about uterine fibroids. We also want to stress how important it is to do your research when it comes to fibroid treatment, and always get a second opinion if possible. We understand that many women value their ability to…
Read MoreCan Fibroids Come Back After Being Removed? Many women often wonder if their fibroids will return after treatment. If you get a hysterectomy, your fibroids will never return as there is nowhere for them to grow. However, hysterectomy is not always the best option for treatment as recovery can be long and there can be…
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