When Sex is Painful because of Fibroids
Not only can fibroids affect self-esteem and body image, but they can also impact relationships and sex. In fact, many women with fibroids have reported adverse effects on their sex life for several reasons. First of all, untreated uterine fibroids have been known to cause pain during sexual intercourse, especially when they grow near the […]
The Mental Health Impact of Fibroids
Studies have found that women with symptomatic uterine fibroids can experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and self-direct harm. This is especially true for women experiencing physical pain, and for women who are experiencing emotional difficulties as a result of a hysterectomy. In 2022, the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health published the results of a […]
Feeling Better with Help
The physical and emotional toll that fibroids can have on a woman, can adversely affect how a woman feels about herself and how she feels about her body. It can also affect how she walks, how she sits, and how she stands. All of which can make her appear lacking in confidence and can send […]
The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
According to a study, published in Healthcare magazine non-verbal communication makes up 65-90% of what we communicate to others. In fact, the messages that our body language sends to others and to ourselves are incredibly powerful. So what does this mean for those of us suffering from the pain and uncomfortable symptoms of uterine fibroids? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Female Sexual Dysfunction
We’ve all seen the commercials for Viagra, Cialis, and several other drugs to treat male sexual dysfunction. But what about female sexual dysfunction? And can uterine fibroids contribute to this? The answer: Yes. Not only are fibroids uncomfortable, but they come with a slew of symptoms that can be detrimental to a woman’s sexual health. […]
A Good Candidate for UFE
There is great news if you are a good candidate for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). UFE has an excellent track record regarding its effectiveness in relieving fibroid symptoms. It also has a faster recovery time than more invasive procedures like a hysterectomy and a myomectomy. In fact, based on the results of a meta-analysis of […]