Uterine Fibroids

Serious Conditions That Are Often Mistaken For PMS

On November 6, 2020 by James J Booker, MD

Premenstrual syndrome or PMS describes a variety of symptoms that occur a week or so before the onset of a woman’s period.... View Article

5 Little Habits to Help Manage Your Fibroid Pain

On July 18, 2019 by James J Booker, MD

Not every woman with fibroids needs surgery or prescription medications. Those non-cancerous tumors known as fibroids can be asymptomatic or can compromise a woman’s quality of life.... View Article

July is Fibroids Awareness Month

On July 20, 2017 by James J Booker, MD

As common as uterine fibroids are, it’s obvious why a month is dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness,... View Article

Differences Between Uterine Fibroids & Uterine Polyps

On June 19, 2017 by James J Booker, MD

Often times, uterine polyps and uterine fibroids are categorized as the same condition. However, these two reproductive health issues are very different in their nature and how they’re treated.... View Article

How Do I Know if I Have Uterine Fibroids?

On December 21, 2016 by James J Booker, MD

Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50.... View Article