UFE: An Alternative to Surgery
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a very effective, minimally-invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids. It can also be an alternative to a major surgery such as a hysterectomy or a myomectomy, and has a much shorter recovery time. Unlike major surgery to remove fibroids which can require a few nights in the hospital and several weeks […]
Medical Advancements in Fibroid Treatment
Fortunately for the estimated 26 million women in the United States that have uterine fibroids, huge medical advancements have been made that allow for a variety of treatment methods. These range from medication to hormone therapy, as well as both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures to remove the fibroids completely. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and […]
Recovery Time of Fibroid Treatment
When it comes to the different procedures that can remove uterine fibroids, the recovery time of each method is something to keep in mind. Some surgeries like a hysterectomy will require a few nights of hospitalization following the procedure, and take several weeks or even months of rest in order to fully recover. Other fibroid […]
Short or Long Recovery
When it comes to procedures to remove fibroids, some result in shorter recovery periods than others. Uterine Fibroid Embolization, which we specialize in here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, has a recovery period of about 1-2 weeks, with most women finding they can resume their normal activities after a few days. This is remarkable considering […]
Putting an End to Fibroids
There are many medications that can help relieve the symptoms of uterine fibroids, such as pelvic discomfort and heavy menstrual bleeding. However, these medicines do not remove the fibroids and only provide a temporary solution. Once the medication is stopped, the relief it provided from fibroid symptoms is stopped as well. Therefore the only way […]
Risks and Side Effects of a Myomectomy
When fibroids are causing troublesome symptoms, and pain, and interfere with your normal activities, it is important to be aware that there are many treatment options available to relieve this burden. These treatment options can result in a decrease in symptoms, and in the case of a hysterectomy or a myomectomy, remove the fibroids completely. […]
Removing Fibroids Permanently
Even with all of the treatment options available to women with uterine fibroids, a hysterectomy is still a preferred treatment method, due to the fact that it is currently the only definitive treatment option for removing fibroids permanently. However, since the procedure removes the uterus and cervix, a hysterectomy is not an option for women […]
Side Effects and Risks of a Hysterectomy
As we’ve covered in our previous articles, a hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, is one of the treatment options for women with uterine fibroids. And, like all surgeries, it comes with its own set of side effects and risks. One of the benefits of having a hysterectomy is that […]
Hysterectomy: Is This Treatment Option Right For You?
Though hysterectomy surgery was once common practice for women with fibroids, today there are many different options. However, depending on the severity of the fibroids and fibroid-related symptoms, some women may still opt to have a hysterectomy. Therefore, today let’s dive deeper into this surgical procedure, and cover the different types of hysterectomies, as well […]
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, and sometimes it is necessary. […]