A Good Candidate for UFE
There is great news if you are a good candidate for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). UFE has an excellent track record regarding its effectiveness in relieving fibroid symptoms. It also has a faster recovery time than more invasive procedures like a hysterectomy and a myomectomy. In fact, based on the results of a meta-analysis of […]
Holiday Season and Fibroids
The holiday season can be a time full of laughter and joy. It can be time spent with family and friends, sharing presents and good food and fun. It can be a wonderful celebration for all, however, for women with uterine fibroids, this time of year isn’t always as carefree and joyful as it could […]
Excessive Cramping and Pelvic Discomfort
One of the most common symptoms associated with uterine fibroids is excessive cramping and pelvic discomfort. Unlike menstrual cramps, which are caused by the contracting uterus as it pushes out the endometrium during a monthly period, fibroid cramps can exist outside of the average 5-7 days that menstruation lasts. In fact, for women with uterine […]
The Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids: Finding Relief
Uterine fibroids are a common type of benign tumor characterized by the overgrowth of connective or smooth muscle tissue in the uterus. These tumors, which affect women mainly during their reproductive years, are diagnosed in up to 70% of white women and more than 80% of women of African ancestry during their lifetime. Though most […]
It’s Time to Take Action
If you have decided it’s time to take action against the heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, urinary issues, and sexual problems that are common symptoms of uterine fibroids- Congratulations! And, if you’ve chosen to treat the fibroid condition through a non-invasive procedure, Uterine Fibroid Embolization- Double those congratulations! As you’ve chosen a treatment procedure that has […]
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 […]
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 […]