Fibroids are growths in the wall or lining of the uterus that affects about 60 percent of women in their lifetime even though most might not even have any symptoms. Fibroids are non cancerous but If not treated can cause pain and discomfort with symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic area, infertility,  back and or legs. The kind of symptoms one might experience from having fibroids will usually be dependent on the fibroid size, where they are located and how many they are. 

Even though there is no concrete knowledge on why people get fibroids, some studies have suggested that genetic changes, hormone levels and certain kinds of foods are some of the factors that can cause fibroids. Certain factors can increase the likelihood of developing fibroids such as family history of fibroids, ethnic backgrounds because fibroids tend to affect african american women the most, being obese and Vitamanin D. 

Dr. Michael Tahery who is an OB/GYN ( Obstetrician and Gynecologist) with sub-specialty training in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecologic surgery and urogynecology has been treating women that have fibroids in Los Angeles and Glendale for over 20 years. Women from in and around areas such as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Westwood and Hollywood can access Dr. Tahery’s treatment. He provides multiple treatment methods which are dependent on each patient’s needs. Some of the most common treatment methods include hormone therapy, hysterectomy procedures, myomectomy procedures and embolization (UFE).