Messages from Body Language
Fibroid pain and discomfort can affect how we sit, how we stand we stand, and how we carry ourselves in life. It can also affect the message this body language sends to others. The pain and the unpredictability of fibroid symptoms such as heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods, as well as acute cramping, can not […]
Under the Influence of Fibroids
Studies have shown that having uterine fibroids can increase anxiety and depression. As a result of the psychological impact of having fibroids, problems in relationships can occur. Furthermore, these mental health effects can reduce our ability to engage in and further develop our hobbies and interests. Why is this? For starters, let’s say you love […]
Sexual Function or Dysfunction
Some treatment methods for benign prostate hyperplasia carry the risk of causing sexual dysfunction. However, not all treatment methods carry this same risk. One of the most common and longest-running treatment methods for BPH is transurethral resection of the prostate, also known as TURP. While another, the newer method has been increasing in popularity, called […]
Building an Exercise Habit
“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision but as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow. The task of breaking a bad habit is like uprooting a powerful oak within us. And the task of building […]
Psychological Toll of Fibroids
Uterine fibroids can not only interrupt our lives, but they can also affect our relationships, our self-esteem, and our perception of our bodies. Though some fibroids can visibly distort the body, others can distort our perception of our body. This perception of our body is known as our body image. According to experts at the […]
TURP or PAE?
Today we will continue looking at a surgical method to treat benign prostate hyperplasia ( BPH) that has been around for a very long time called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We will also compare some of the risks it carries with that of a more recent and extremely effective procedure for BPH called […]
Exercise and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
One of the most common goals of the new year is to exercise more and lose weight. This is a great goal, especially when it comes to dealing with the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, as exercise and maintaining a healthy weight, can both decrease knee pain and increase knee mobility. Those of us that already […]
Pregnant…with fibroids?
“Congratulations! When are you due?!” Though saying this is appropriate when there is indeed a pregnancy, sometimes this congratulatory statement is given or received when there is no pregnancy. Which, needless to say, is embarrassing and uncomfortable for all involved. But how, you might ask, could someone mistakenly assume a woman is pregnant? Though sometimes […]
When Prostate Surgery Fails
When it comes to surgical procedures of any kind, there is always a risk that things won’t work out. When surgery fails or leads to side effects and complications that are permanent, the reality can be devastating. Therefore, when it comes to deciding which treatment method is best for treating your benign prostate hyperplasia, it’s […]
“New Year, New You”
You may have heard the phrase “New Year New You”, and you may have heard it recently, given the time of year. That’s right, it’s January, and it’s also the kickoff point for New Year’s Resolutions. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is exercising more and losing weight– which is especially important for […]