Articles - On Fibroid Symptoms and Fibroid Treatment

From time to time we find articles of interest about fibroids. We post them here for the possible interest and use of our website visitors...

• Article 1. Uterine Fibroids: Just What Exactly Are They?
  
  What exactly are fibroids? This article explains, giving the four primary types of fibroids and background information.
• Article 2 - What You Should Know About Uterine Fibroids
  
  Most women have uterine fibroids. Some of those with fibroids have problems. So what exactly are they? What are the symptoms? Treatments available? Good questions, all. This article makes a start at providing non-technical, useful answers you can understand. If you want to know more about fibroids, read on...
• Article 3 - Fibroids Treatment - What Are the Alternatives?
  
  Who gets fibroids? Women in their 30s, 40s and 50s mostly. Most women probably have uterine fibroids but don't know it because they have no symptoms. If symptoms develop and get bothersome, here are the fibroids treatment alternatives that are available...
• Article 4 - New Treatments and Cures for Fibroids
  
  Our biochemistry is quite complex. There are apparently genetic links to more diseases and conditions than we ever suspected just a few years ago. As we continue to decode the complex interrelations of genetics, DNA, biochemistry and causes and effects of what we ingest, we are finding new solutions to old problems in often surprising places. For example, new treatments and cures for uterine fibroids....
• Article 5 - Who Gets Uterine Fibroids?
  
  Who is at higher risk to have uterine fibroids? Obviously it is women, but which women? Why some and not others? This article explains....
• Article 6 - Fibroid Treatment Options
  
  Almost all women will have uterine fibroids at some time, relatively few will have sufficient problems with them to require treatment. This article looks into the various options and treatments available and the factors which influence which options you choose.
• Article 7 - Fibroid Uterus Vs Ovarian and Uterine Cysts
  
  Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts can be an issue for women into the child-bearing years of their lives. Exactly how are they alike and how are they different?
• Article 8 - Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Safe ?
  
  When fibroids get large and troublesome, surgery is often recommended. However, before considering surgery, it is best to take a good look at uterine fibroid embolization as an effective non-surgical alternative. We know the risks of surgery. Is embolization safe?