What causes osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is caused by bone loss. Most often, the reason for bone loss is very low levels of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen plays an important role in building and maintaining your bones. The most common cause of low estrogen levels is menopause. After menopause, your ovaries make very little estrogen. Also, your […]

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. People have bone loss (the amount of minerals, such as calcium, that your body absorbs (takes) from your bones) for many years without any symptoms. Who gets osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects more women than men (especially older women). Women are more […]

Can fibroids turn into cancer? Fibroids are usually benign (not cancerous). Rarely (less than one in 1,000) a cancerous fibroid will occur. This is called leiomyosarcoma. Doctors think that these cancers do not arise from an already-existing fibroid. Having fibroids does not increase the risk of developing a cancerous fibroid. Having fibroids also does not […]

In the previous blog, we talked about how uterine fibroid is treated through a surgical method known as Myomectomy. If your condition worsens, or if no other treatments work, your physician may perform a hysterectomy. However, this means that you will not be able to bear children in the future. Minimally invasive procedures A newer […]

How are fibroids treated? Your doctor will develop a treatment plan based on your age, the size of your fibroids, and your overall health. You may receive a combination of treatments. Medications Medications to regulate your hormone levels may be prescribed to shrink fibroids. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, such as leuprolide (Lupron), will cause your […]

What are the symptoms of fibroids? Your symptoms will depend on the number of tumors you have as well as their location and size. For instance, submucosal fibroids may cause heavy menstrual bleeding and trouble conceiving. If your tumor is very small or you are going through menopause, you may not have any symptoms. Fibroids […]

While in many instances the cause is harmless, blood in the urine (hematuria) might indicate a serious disorder. When to see a doctor Some medications and certain foods, including beets, rhubarb and berries, can cause your urine to turn red. A change in urine color caused by drugs, food or exercise might go away within […]