Excessive Cramping and Pelvic Discomfort
One of the most common symptoms associated with uterine fibroids is excessive cramping and pelvic discomfort. Unlike menstrual cramps, which are caused by the contracting uterus as it pushes out the endometrium during a monthly period, fibroid cramps can exist outside of the average 5-7 days that menstruation lasts. In fact, for women with uterine […]
Medical Advancements in Fibroid Treatment
Fortunately for the estimated 26 million women in the United States that have uterine fibroids, huge medical advancements have been made that allow for a variety of treatment methods. These range from medication to hormone therapy, as well as both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures to remove the fibroids completely. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and […]
Side Effects and Risks of a Hysterectomy
As we’ve covered in our previous articles, a hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, is one of the treatment options for women with uterine fibroids. And, like all surgeries, it comes with its own set of side effects and risks. One of the benefits of having a hysterectomy is that […]
Hysterectomy: Is This Treatment Option Right For You?
Though hysterectomy surgery was once common practice for women with fibroids, today there are many different options. However, depending on the severity of the fibroids and fibroid-related symptoms, some women may still opt to have a hysterectomy. Therefore, today let’s dive deeper into this surgical procedure, and cover the different types of hysterectomies, as well […]