Advances in imaging, procedural customization, and artificial intelligence are transforming uterine fibroid embolization into ...

Period cramps often peak on Day 1 due to a surge in prostaglandins that trigger intense uterine contractions.

Silence can no longer be the status quo, Nyong'o says. And speaking up, Brodsky-Falco adds, reminds people that they have the ...

Early last year, at 41, and after years of painful periods, I was experiencing abnormal bleeding that made it difficult to walk. My lower back ached. My upper thighs went numb. And I experienced sharp ...

Fibroids are noncancerous growths in or around a person’s uterus. If fibroids press against the nerves or muscles in a person’s back, then fibroids can cause back pain. Fibroids can grow on the inside ...

A retroverted uterus, or tilted uterus, is a normal genetic condition where the uterus tips backward at the cervix. A retroverted uterus does not affect your ability to get pregnant, though it may ...

Adenomyosis can cause back pain, especially in the lower back. The pain may worsen before or during your period. Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscular ...

The host of Cross Connection debated whether to get the surgery because it meant she could not carry a child, but ultimately decided it was her best option Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor ...

Right side back pain during pregnancy can be due to the growing uterus, weight gain, pregnancy hormones, and the separation of the abdominal muscles. Some pregnancy complications can also cause back ...

Lupita Nyong’o shares her experience with uterine fibroids and supports a global awareness campaign focused on education, research funding, and improved treatment access for women.