July is Fibroids Awareness Month, and if you need a reason to care, consider these statistics: Fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the United States. It’s estimated that 70-80 percent of American women will develop these benign tumors…
47-year old actress Gabrielle Union revealed in her book We’re Going to Need More Wine, that she had suffered “eight or nine miscarriages,” struggling to conceive with husband Dwayne Wade. “For three years, my body has been a prisoner of…
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a nonsurgical procedure that provides long-term symptom relief for women with uterine fibroids. As a first-line therapy for fibroids, it controls fibroid symptoms over time by blocking the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them…
As Governor Cuomo’s recent health memo states, women’s health services are considered essential during this time. If you plan on traveling to our office, here are some preventative measures you can take to ensure that your commute is as safe…
Periods. They’re every woman’s least favorite visitor, and no matter how “prepared” we ought to be for their arrival, they still find a way to make life uniquely unpleasant. However, as uncomfortable as periods are, their symptoms are usually manageable…
If you suffer from painful, heavy periods that interfere with your everyday activities, an underlying menstrual condition could be to blame. Two of the most common causes of significant pain and excessive bleeding are fibroids and adenomyosis. Keep reading to…
If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and have been delaying seeking treatment, you’re not alone. According to research conducted by consulting firm Harris Interactive, women with fibroids wait three 1/2 years on average before seeking treatment. Significant concerns over…
On April 7, the New York State Department of Health issued a new guidance document stating that the Department considers sexual and reproductive health services as essential during this time. What to know These services include but are not limited…
We’re here for you because you’re a part of our family. As we have all seen, it has been a rough time for many in the world and within our own community these past few weeks. Now that the Coronavirus…
VIVA•EVE Co-Founder and President Nehal Farouky recently spoke with Maria Dorfner of Bold TV about the importance of opening the conversation around women’s health, particularly, uterine fibroids. “Symptoms are ones women get used to dismissing,” remarks Maria. “Who hasn’t…