UFE Consultation
It’s a new year, and why not make it a year without the pain and discomfort that comes with having uterine fibroids by setting up a UFE consultation? Sound good? Great! So let’s get started by scheduling your initial consultation here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional to determine the treatment method that would be best for […]
Menstrual Cramps or Fibroids?
If you are a menstruating female, it is likely that at some point you have experienced the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. These cramps usually range from mild to moderate, and can most often be treated with over-the-counter medications, and soothed with a hot water bottle or heating pad. However, some women experience excessive […]
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. […]
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 GnRH agonists and will […]
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 […]
Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a deeper look at all of the treatment options available for women with uterine fibroids. We will look at what those options are and how they work. As well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment. Some of the treatment methods we will cover […]
Hysterectomy, Far From The Only Treatment
Even in these modern times, in the United States, it is estimated that one in three women undergoes a hysterectomy by the age of 60. And sadly, research has shown that many of these procedures may have been completely unnecessary. In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that […]