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Fibroids, especially submucosal fibroids, account for infertility in 3% of women. If you’re dealing with fibroids and struggling with infertility, you’re likely on the hunt for a treatment that can help eliminate fibroid symptoms while improving your chances of conceiving.  Well, there’s good news: You can do both with fertility-preserving...

Though the exact cause of fibroids is unknown, they’re linked to hormones, particularly estrogen. But can your diet help fibroid growth? Yes! Since certain foods can influence hormone levels, your diet may impact fibroid growth.  Below, the Fresno Fibroid Center team highlights what foods help affect your fibroid growth and...

Adenomyosis and uterine fibroids are two conditions that can affect your uterus. Both conditions can cause heavy periods, pelvic pain, and bloating. While they might share some of the same symptoms, the reality is that they’re two different conditions that require two different types of treatment, and knowing which condition...

If you ever wonder why uterine fibroids are so common among women, you're not alone. These noncancerous growths in the uterus affect a significant percentage of women, particularly during their reproductive years. The Office of Women’s Health estimates that as many as 80% of women have at least one fibroid...

If you've been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and are exploring treatment options, you may have come across uterine fibroid embolization as a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery.  Uterine fibroid embolization — a fibroid treatment option available here at Fresno Fibroid Center in Fresno, California — treats fibroids by cutting...

Anywhere from 20- 80% of women develop fibroids by the time they turn 50 years old. This is a big range, but it accounts for the fact that not all women develop symptomatic fibroids so they might not realize they have one. If someone in your family has fibroids, you...

Finding out that you have an enlarged uterus can be concerning, and your first question is likely to be, “Why?” It’s a good question! Identifying the cause of your enlarged uterus is the first step in getting started with the right treatments.  There are many potential causes of an enlarged...

It’s no secret that uterine fibroids can cause a plethora of unwanted symptoms, but you don’t have to resort to a hysterectomy to find relief.  Here at Fresno Fibroid Center, our expert team offers a variety of noninvasive treatment options in Fresno, California.  Here are four noninvasive treatment options that...

If you've found yourself dealing with heavy menstrual bleeding and unexpected urinary incontinence, you might wonder what’s causing your symptoms. While various factors can contribute to both of these issues, uterine fibroids could also be a culprit.  The only way to know for sure what’s causing your heavy bleeding and...

As many as 80% of women develop fibroids before they reach age 50, but not all women realize they have one. That’s because uterine fibroids can cause intense pain and heavy periods, but for some women, fibroids may cause symptoms that are easy to overlook or confuse for symptoms of...

Uterine fibroids are well-known for their ability to cause heavy bleeding and painful menstrual cycles, but their symptoms don’t stop there. If you have fibroids, you might wonder if they’re also causing your constipation. While there are many causes of constipation (including diet and hydration levels), the answer is that,...

Uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths that form in your uterus, are a common concern for many women. These growths can vary in size and number, and they often develop during your childbearing years. They can cause pain and heavy periods, and can even impact your fertility.  If you or a family...

Uterine fibroids are a common health issue that affects many women during their reproductive years. These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause a range of symptoms, including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and discomfort.  Our team at Fresno Fibroid Center are experts at treating fibroids, but the first step...

Fibroids primarily develop during a woman’s reproductive years, when estrogen levels are at their highest. Approximately 30% of women get fibroids before age 35, and 20 to 80% by age 50.  While fibroids go unnoticed by many women, they often cause ongoing pain. Our expert team, can treat your painful fibroids here...

If you have symptomatic fibroids, you’re no stranger to the pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and discomfort that they cause, and if you have asymptomatic fibroids, you may wonder when (or if) you’ll experience those symptoms.  Regardless of what types of symptoms you have (or don’t have), you may wonder if those fibroids...

Dealing with uterine fibroids can be challenging for many women, especially when they start thinking about starting a family. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus and can vary in size and location. They’re notorious for causing heavy periods and abdominal pain, but can they impact your ability to conceive? It’s...

If you're dealing with symptomatic uterine fibroids, you may be considering treatment options to find relief and improve your quality of life. Two commonly discussed approaches are hysterectomy and fibroid embolization.  Here in Fresno, California, our team at Fresno Fibroid Center offers treatment with uterine fibroid embolization (or UFE) -...

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in the uterus, and they are relatively common. It's estimated that up to 80% of women will have uterine fibroids by the age of 50.  If you've recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect next. While...

Heavy periods are often the result of uterine fibroids, but they can also be the result of adenomyosis. Adenomyosis happens when tissue similar to your endometrium (the lining of your uterus) grows into the muscle wall of your uterus. In fact, the two conditions share many symptoms. Whether your symptoms...

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that form in your uterus, but the symptoms you experience depend on the type and location of your fibroids. Here in Fresno, California, our team at Fresno Fibroid Center offers the most successful treatment plans that take into account all aspects of your fibroids, including...

Heavy periods are nothing short of a nuisance. They can contribute to fatigue, increase your risk of anemia, cause painful periods, and limit your ability to engage in your favorite athletic activities. Heavy periods are often the result of uterine fibroids, but unfortunately, it’s not the only symptom.  Here in Fresno,...

Heavy periods affect nearly 10 million American women each year. That’s the equivalent of 1 in every 5 women who deal with heavy and painful periods. There are many reasons why a period might be heavy, including uterine fibroids. Drs. Pruett, Tower, Ng, and Balfour, and our team at Fresno Fibroid Center understand the complex link between...

Uterine fibroids go by many names: leiomyomas, myomas, or simply fibroids. Regardless of what you call them, these growths in the uterus can cause a plethora of uncomfortable and downright annoying symptoms.  Fibroids are notorious for causing heavy periods (and the fatigue that accompanies heavy periods), but they also cause pelvic pain,...

Pelvic pain can refer to any type of pain in your pelvis, which is located right below your abdomen. This type of pain can feel dull and ongoing or sharp and acute. Because there are so many organs, nerves, and structures in your pelvis, pelvic pain can be caused by...