Uterine fibroids, benign tumors that develop within the muscular walls of the uterus, affect millions of women worldwide, particularly during their reproductive years. While often asymptomatic, ...

Fibroids have been linked to a high level of estrogen in women. Some lifestyle changes can help to balance the hormones, causing symptomatic relief and possible reduction in the growth of fibroids in ...

Up to 80% of women develop fibroids by the age of 50. Fibroids are non-cancerous smooth muscle tumors. They are characterized according to position and size within the uterus. They can occur in the ...

That ultrasound revealing fibroids might have left you wondering why you drew the short straw while your friends remain fibroid-free. These muscular growths in the uterus affect an astonishing number ...

Fibroid are mostly hereditary and can be prevented with the right diet. Uterine fibroids (also called uterine leiomyomas) are extremely common. In fact, about 75 percent of women experience them at ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Estrogen may protect your heart before menopause. But when your estrogen levels drop during menopause, your heart may become more vulnerable to disease. Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes may ...