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Difference Between Fibroids and Cysts

Fibroids and cysts, both, are very common among females. Uterine fibroids are the muscular growths of several centimeters that are often left undetected because they are not cause any signs or symptoms. 50% of all women are known to have developed fibroids by the age of 50. Only about 25% of the women with fibroids […]

What is the size of fibroids?

Rounded growths that appear like nodules made up of smooth muscle tissues; Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow within the walls of a woman’s uterus. Fibroids usually start to grow from childbirth and during the reproductive phase of her life. These uterine fibroids can be of different shapes and can be in different sizes. The […]

Free Fibroid Screening for Women’s Health Month

May is recognized as Women’s Health Month by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) and Vascular Health acknowledges that. Vascular Health has taken the initiative of offering free screening for Women’s health month. Fibroids are a prevalent condition among females. It is almost always harmless but cannot be ignored. Fibroids can lead to several issues […]

Why Are Fibroids the Main Cause of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Uterine fibroids also known as leiomyomata, are known to be affecting millions of females around the globe. It is most common during the reproductive age of women. Out of the 75% of women who develop fibroids, 30% experience menorrhagia i.e. heavy bleeding. Therefore, heavy menstrual bleeding is a major symptom of fibroid development. These non-cancerous […]

Can I Get Pregnant After Fibroid Treatment?

Fibroids are uterine tumors that form and are composed of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. The treatment for such a condition may range from no therapy to surgeries. If the fibroids do not have any symptoms, no significant treatment may be required. However, if extreme symptoms are experienced, proper treatment may be necessary. […]

MR-Guided HIFU for Uterine Fibroids

Magnetic Resonance High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a technique that removes fibroids with no incisions made. A detailed imagining of the noncancerous growth of uterine is provided through MRI to Interventional radiologists for them to detect, target, and treat these fibroids with extensive focused ultrasound energy destroying and ultimately removing them, allowing fertility in women to […]

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?

The abnormal growth in the uterus is the development of uterine fibroids. Although fibroids are harmless or non-cancerous, they can cause infertility, excessive bleeding, and pelvic pain as symptoms and side effects. If you have uterine fibroids symptoms, an ultrasound is used to diagnose or identify them. The disease has various medical treatments including surgical […]