Why Do I Have Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

All women may experience unusually heavy menstrual bleeding during their menstrual periods from time to time. In most cases, unusually heavy bleeding may not signify something in particular. But, how can you know when your bleeding is abnormally heavy? By keeping a menstrual diary! Take notes during every menstrual cycle on how often you needed …

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What Are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids (or uterine myoma) are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that are common during menstrual cycles and childbearing years. What should you know about uterine fibroids? Fibroids are a common condition in women between 30 to 50 years of age. Studies report that 20% -80% of women develop fibroids by the age of 50. …

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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: What You Should Know

It is common for women to experience abnormal vaginal bleeding at some point in their lives. Vaginal bleeding is abnormal when: You are not expecting your period The menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than usual Before age 9, when you are pregnant, or after menopause Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be caused by a variety of …

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Statins Halt the Growth of Uterine Fibroids

Using cholesterol-lowering statins, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, in collaboration with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Baylor College of Medicine and the Georgia Regents University, were able to inhibit the growth of uterine fibroid tumors. “Non-cancerous uterine fibroids are the most common type of tumor …

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