If you’ve recently been diagnosed with endometriosis or think you might have the disease, you probably want to know the facts about endometriosis. First things first: endometriosis affects every woman differently. No matter what your endometriosis symptoms are, they are real, and endometriosis is a real disease. Most women are not diagnosed with endometriosis for eight… read more
What is the Real Cost of Fibroids?
With the upcoming holidays and season of gift giving, spending is at the top of many of our minds. You may have even already made your holiday budget and started your shopping list. If you live with the chronic pain caused by fibroids, you may try to schedule your gift shopping around your pain. But… read more
Does Caffeine Make Hot Flashes Worse?
There are several gynecological conditions that are common reasons for undergoing hysterectomy surgery including endometriosis, heavy bleeding, and a host of other conditions. Women who consider hysterectomy surgery for fibroids, abnormal bleeding or heavy periods are often concerned about surgical menopause and hot flashes. Women who undergo a radical hysterectomy will experience immediate menopause due to… read more
Do I Need a Pap Test After Hysterectomy?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released new guidelines describing how often women should receive a Pap test (we used to call it a Pap smear). These guidelines can be confusing because they vary depending upon age, HPV status and hysterectomy status. So how do you know if you should have a Pap… read more
A Brief Summary of Your Options for Fibroid Treatment
If you are a frequent reader of the blog, you know that we often go into detail about the type of treatment options for fibroids. We also talk a lot about the types of fibroids and how they can affect your day-to-day. But if you’re just getting started in your research about fibroids (perhaps you’ve… read more