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 called Oriahnn. Oriahnn is a prescription […]
Prostate Artery Embolization: What the Research Says
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 […]
Using Birth Control Pills to Reduce Fibroid Symptoms
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 […]
Prostate Artery Embolization for an Enlarged Prostate
Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, we are proud to offer a non-invasive state-of-the-art treatment for men that are experiencing symptoms due to an enlarged prostate. The treatment is Prostate Artery Embolization, and it is an outpatient procedure that has over a 90% success rate for patients with a symptomatic enlarged prostate. Though it is […]
Little Changes, Big Results
A few years ago, a team of researchers at Wake Forest University discovered that a 10% weight loss can improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis in obese and overweight adults. More recently, this same group of researchers conducted a similar study, only this time, they were looking to determine if losing even more weight, 20% to […]
Losing Weight For Knee Health
If you are overweight, your chances of getting osteoarthritis in your knee are four to five times higher than someone who’s not. In fact, overweight and obese people are not only more likely to get knee osteoarthritis, but their symptoms are reported to be significantly higher, with knee pain topping the list. Fortunately, losing weight […]
Avoiding Prostatitis: Helpful Tips
Prostatitis is the most common prostate condition, especially in men under 50. It is a painful condition that involves inflammation of the prostate gland and is usually caused by a bacterial infection and treated with antibiotics. Though sometimes prostatitis can result from bacteria entering the prostate during a medical procedure or from another prostate condition […]
Fibroid Medications: GnRH Agonists
When it comes to treating uterine fibroids, informed decisions are the best decisions. Therefore it is important to take a look at all of the fibroid treatments that are available. Whether it’s surgery, UFE, or medication, you and your doctor can find the one that’s best for you. The first mode of treatment we are […]
Prostatitis and BPH
When it comes to experiencing prostate symptoms sometimes it’s hard to tell if the symptoms point to prostatitis or an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Though both conditions can share similar symptoms, there are certain differentiating factors including the cause and the treatment. First of all, BPH is a normal part of […]
The Link Between Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis
The Center for Disease Control estimates that at least 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. They define being overweight in most cases based on Body Mass Index or BMI, which is 30 or greater. The CDC also found that more than 1 out of 3 obese people will get arthritis in their […]