A uterine artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that cuts off the blood supply to a fibroid, causing it to shrink and for symptoms to ease. This option is often recommended when the growths are causing pain or fullness in your abdomen or during sexual intercourse, as well as...
Needing to relieve yourself more often than that (or waking up to pee more than once per night) is a sign that you’ve crossed into too-much-peeing territory. The potential causes of a needy bladder are pretty wide-ranging. Yes, there’s a chance you’re just taking in too much ...
Of course, now place a patch on straight away to get to work on healing and to reduce the heat, pain and discomfort. Wash hands. DO NOT REMOVE THE PATCH UNLESS YOU ARE CHANGING TO A NEW ONE. Cold sores do not need to breathe. They need to suffocate and die at the hands of nail...
Estrogens/progestins work by binding to estrogen and progesterone receptors, protein molecules in cells that respond to these hormones. Estrogens/progestins medications interfere with the functions of endogenous estrogen and progesterone to control excessive bleeding, prevent pregnancy, and relieve menopausal...
A poultice may be a hot, moist mass of oil between two pieces of muslin or gauze containing herbs which is applied to the skin to relieve congestion or pain. It may stimulate the absorption of inflammatory toxins produced by the body and to act as a counter-irritant. Antiseptic should be...
Acupuncture may help relieve fibroid pain. While there’s no evidence that acupuncture helps specifically treat fibroids, it’s still widely used and some people find that it relieves their pain. Try this out if you’re feeling pain or discomfort with your fibroids.[22] Always visit a licens...