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    Experiencing Severe Menstrual Cramps? You May Have One of These Underlying Conditions

    October 15, 2019

    What can you do for severe menstrual cramps if heating pads and over-the-counter meds aren't working? Rule out underlying medical conditions like these. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bleeding, cramps, endometriosis, Fibroids, IUD, IUD contraceptive, menstrual cramps, pelvic inflammatory disease, period pain, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, reproductive health, Severe menstrual cramps, womens health

    Learn more about possible underlying causes of severe menstrual pain.
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    When Should I Seek Out a Fertility Specialist?

    February 8, 2016

    You want to get pregnant, but it's not happening as soon as you hoped. If you've been trying for 12 months, you may need to talk to a fertility specialist. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: endometriosis, female infertility, fertility, Fibroids, in vitro fertilization, Infertility, male infertility, ovulation induction

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    Medical Mondays: Uterine Fibroids

    October 5, 2015

    Learn more about uterine fibroids, including symptoms, causes, risks, and treatment options in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: cramps, Fibroids, medical mondays, uterine fibroids, uterus

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    Fibroid Treatment Options

    October 3, 2015

    Many women have uterine fibroids. Most don't cause any symptoms, but if yours do, you have a few fibroids treatment options. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: Fibroids, fibroids treatment, MRI, tumors, ultrasound, uterine fibroids, uterus fibroids

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    Infographic: Five Facts about Fibroids

    October 1, 2015

    Fibroids are usually benign, but can cause many uncomfortable symptoms. Here are five facts facts you need to know. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: Fibroids, medical mondays, reproductive health, women's health

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    Know the Symptoms and Risks of Uterine Fibroids

    September 24, 2015

    Uterine fibroids are common among women of childbearing age. Most of the time they don't cause symptoms. But complications do sometimes arise. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: birth control, Fibroids, hormone therapy, Infertility, medical mondays, miscarriages, obesity, uterine fibroids

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    Risks of Fibroids During Pregnancy

    September 15, 2015

    Uterine fibroids are a common condition for many women. Although they may cause trouble, you can still have a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

    Tagged with: fibroid treatment, Fibroids, Miscarriage, myomectomy, placental abruption, pregnancy complications, preterm labor, uterine fibroids

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    Painful Menstrual Cramps: Fibroids or Something Worse?

    February 10, 2015

    Painful menstrual cramps are common. But if they're getting worse, you may need to see a doctor to rule out fibroids and other potentially serious causes. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: awful cramps, birth control, embolization, endometriosis, Fibroids, hormone therapy, intrauterine device, IUD, ovarian cysts, Painful menstrual cramps, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, sexually transmitted disease, tumors, uterine fibroid embolization

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    Fibroid Treatment Centers

    March 23, 2014

    As many as three out of 4 women are diagnosed with fibroid tumors. Learn more about fibroid treatment centers and the options they provide to patients. Learn More

    Categorized as: Women's Health

    Tagged with: diagnostic tests, Fibroid Treatment Center, Fibroids, gynecology, hysterectomy, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Richard Guido MD, Robin Eberle, uterine fibroid tumors, UTF

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