Is a Hysterectomy an Option In the past, treatment options for women with uterine fibroids were very limited. In fact, more often than not, one of the first lines of treatment was a hysterectomy. Though there are now many different treatment methods for women with uterine fibroids, a hysterectomy is still an option to consider, …
Treating BPH Symptoms with Alpha-Blockers Today we will begin our series exploring all of the treatment options available for men with benign prostate hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, we specialize in treating an enlarged prostate through a procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization. Using state-of-the-art technology, this non-invasive …
Most of us know that soda, diet soda, and the many flavors and brands of it, are not considered to be a part of a healthy diet. In fact, far from it. And, for those of us with knee osteoarthritis, it may be best to avoid it altogether. If you’ve read some of our previous …
Tranexamic Acid for Fibroids Heavy menstrual bleeding from fibroids is often accompanied by heavy cramping, both of which leave those inflicted, fatigued, and sometimes unable to work and fully participate in their lives. In the earlier stages of fibroids, some physicians will try to control the common symptoms of heavy bleeding with oral contraceptives or …
Treatment Options for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia/Enlarged Prostate Here at MidAtlantic Vascular & Interventional, we specialize in a non-invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, called Prostate Artery Embolization. Though this method is highly effective and definitely worth your consideration, it is important that you are aware of some of the other treatment options available. Knowledge …
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Alcohol Use and Knee Osteoarthritis When consumed in moderation, a glass of wine with a nice meal or an ice-cold margarita on the beach can be an enjoyable treat. However, when consumed too often, or in excess, alcoholic beverages can have serious effects on your brain, your overall health, and…your knees. Yes. You read that …
The Connection Between Diet and Knee Pain Losing weight through proper dieting and exercise can decrease knee pain, and increase your quality of life. In previous articles, we’ve taken a look at helpful knee-safe exercises, as well as stressed the importance of having a healthy diet. Today we are going to take a look at …
Oriahnn: A New Combination Oral Therapy In the previous weeks, we’ve dug deeper into the use of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, and birth control in treating fibroid symptoms. This week, we’re going to look at a combination therapy that was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of heavy bleeding caused by uterine fibroids …
In our last article, we took a look at a non-invasive outpatient procedure to treat an enlarged prostate called Prostate Artery Embolization, which we specialize in here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional. Today let’s take a look at what some of the research says about the efficacy of this procedure. A recent study published in …
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A class of medication that is sometimes used to treat fibroid symptoms is progesterone-containing birth control. Depending on the severity of fibroid symptoms, sometimes progesterone-containing birth control can be effective at reducing them. Though the exact cause of uterine fibroids remains unknown, there is evidence to suggest that their growth is influenced by hormones. The …
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