About Uterine Fibroids
About Uterine Fibroids
Rather than scour the internet for different resources on UF, you can find all the latest information in one place to help you better understand every aspect of the disease. Our posts cover a variety of topics, so you can get and stay in the know about living with fibroids.
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October 3, 2022
Exercising with fibroids: do’s and don’ts
Fibroids can make us feel down. The heavy bleeding, bloating and other symptoms can be a real drag. One way...
October 3, 2022
Exercising with fibroids: do’s and don’ts
Fibroids can make us feel down. The heavy bleeding, bloating and other symptoms can be a real drag. One way to start bouncing back is by exercising. It may sound easier said than done, under the circumstances, but the benefits are at least two-fold. Physical activity triggers our bodies to produce endorphins and can help boost confidence while reducing anxiety and depression. Feeling better and being healthier can lessen the symptoms of the fibroids themselves, too. *Make sure to speak with your doctor to get the all-clear before beginning any...
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September 14, 2022
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Are Uterine Fibroids cancerous?
Whenever we hear the word “growth” when referring to something within our bodies, we initially panic, and rightfully so. In our minds, the jump from growth to cancer is both short and terrifying. However, it is important to understand that fibroids are always benign. Still, we often hear people citing information that contradicts this truth. Where is that information coming from? While fibroids -- also called leiomyomas -- are never cancerous, there is a rare condition called leiomyosarcoma, whereby a fibroid can harbor a cancer that is not a part...
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When using the internet and/or groups of friends to help self-diagnose our symptoms, we tend to be presented with a...
When using the internet and/or groups of friends to help self-diagnose our symptoms, we tend to be presented with a dizzying number of possibilities under the something-is-wrong-down-there umbrella. Being as how the mom squad on the park bench or group of co-workers around the water cooler hasn’t been to medical school and has little to nothing in the way of diagnostic equipment, it isn’t just for fun that we, on this site, repeatedly recommend regular doctor visits. Let’s take a look at three different conditions that have a lot of...
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