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As one of the most common surgeries performed on women in the United States, a hysterectomy can help treat a myriad of gynecological conditions, including fibroids and endometriosis. However, there are several factors to consider when it comes to reproductive health and contemplating a hysterectomy. Fortunately, the providers at The Center for Innovative GYN Care® …

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Chronic pelvic pain is a term used to describe pain in the pelvic region lasting longer than six months. Pelvic pain can be characterized in a few different ways, as it may be sharp or dull, constant or intermittent, or range from mild to severe. Frequently, chronic pelvic pain is associated with underlying conditions of …

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Miscarriages are common, and the answer to why they happen is often unknown. But GYN conditions like fibroids can be a contributing factor. After a devasting pregnancy loss, former CIGC patient Sinitra knew she needed to address GYN health issues to make sure her body was ready for another pregnancy. But with four fibroids, the …

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Large Fibroids Risk Damage to the Uterus If Not Removed There are many conflicting studies about what to eat and what not to eat if you have fibroids. A fibroid diet may help control fibroids from growing in the first place, but once they are in the uterus and are showing signs of growing, the …

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Heavy bleeding from GYN conditions such as fibroids and adenomyosis can cause anemia. A simple blood test can confirm anemia, and if you are anemic, it is important to monitor your symptoms and seek treatment if they worsen. Anemia can worsen over time as fibroids grow or adenomyosis gets worse. Treatment for these underlying conditions …

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Infertility, or the inability to conceive children, affects about 12% of women in the U.S. Many women turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for medical assistance with getting pregnant, but expensive fertility treatments may leave complex gynecological conditions hidden. To become pregnant, women need their ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus to be in optimal condition …

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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that affect about 80% of women by age 50. They can show up inside or outside of the uterus and cause a multitude of severe symptoms, including heavy bleeding, pain and pelvic pressure and bloating. For women of childbearing age who plan on becoming pregnant, the most concerning secondary condition …

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By: CIGC Staff Health insurance, and all the intricacies that go along with it, can be difficult to make sense of — especially when you’re dealing with a complex GYN condition and planning your health care. Open enrollment season is right around the corner, so now is the time to start looking at your health …

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