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Heavy bleeding, for many women, is one of the most difficult symptoms of uterine fibroids. The definition of heavy menstrual bleeding focuses on “excessive menstrual bleeding over several menstrual cycles in a row that interfere with physical, emotional and social quality of life” - and yes, heavy periods can absolutely interfere with your quality of life!   In medical terms, periods are counted as “heavy” when: Bleeding soaks through a pad or tampon in less than two hours Clothing is regularly stained from overflow Blood clots larger than one inch...

Daily symptoms of uterine fibroids can be a heavy load to carry. From pain to heavy bleeding, the symptoms that often accompany uterine fibroids can tempt discouraging thoughts and even consistent sadness or disappointment. That said, one can find the silver lining in every cloud… even this one. Seeing the sunny side of adversity promotes psychological health, a difficult challenge to surmount while living with a chronic medical condition. Difficult doesn’t mean impossible, though, and hunting down positivity brings numerous benefits. Learning to say no Volunteers are needed to decorate...

For weeks, storefront displays have featured displays of red, pink and white hearts. Romance! Flowers! A day dedicated to love! But for women managing the symptoms of uterine fibroids, that sentiment might not be accurate. Still, there’s no need to give up! You, too, can have a lovely and loving, romantic Valentine’s Day. If bloating, pain and frequent trips to the bathroom mean that the notion of going out to a fancy restaurant just induces anxiety attacks, it’s time to get more creative. Try one, a combination or all these...

Sex should be a pleasure. An intimacy shared and enjoyed between two willing, interested partners. But what if you’re mentally agreeable, although physically… scared? If you’ve experienced painful intercourse, you have every right to be hesitant. Painful sex can insert a blockade into your relationship and leave both you and your partner frustrated. Why is sex painful? There are several possible root causes of painful sex. Discomfort can be due to vaginal dryness (yes, even for women who are way too young to be experiencing menopausal symptoms) and can often...

You dread the monthly visit. It’s painful, messy, and leaves you feeling drained. No, we’re not talking about when your mother-in-law comes. Especially for those with uterine fibroids, it’s the monthly visit of your period that inspires the countdown of dread. While we’d love to make your period a joy, unfortunately, we’re not magical. Instead, we’ve gathered 12 awesome hacks to reduce the pain and deal with the potentially heavy bleeding. Try them and make your period experience less painful, more bearable and maybe even something you don’t dread.  Exercise ...

Many women diagnosed with uterine fibroids suffer from lower back pain. The pain can range from mild to more constant and severe, significantly affecting quality of life. Unfortunately, the bad news is that this can go on for quite a while, but there is good news as well, in that a number of different approaches, used separately or combined, can be helpful in lessening the pain. Let’s break down treatment options into three main categories: Exercise Medication Complementary therapies Exercise Exercise can help control pain from fibroids from two different...