- Details
- by: admin
Ever wondered if your fibroids were capable of becoming malignant? Read on to learn more about fibroids and whether you should bother to worry if your fibroids are malignant. I have heard that fibroids are benign, but are they ever capable of becoming malignant? Fibroids cannot become malignant. A fibroid is benign by definition and ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Learn whether natural treatments are available and successful in treatment fibroid tumors in woman. I have fibroids and I don’t want to have any type of procedure done on me. Is it possible for me to take a more natural treatment route? Physicians are starting to evaluate ways to treat fibroid tumors without surgery. Uterine ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Had the procedure and wondering what the time line is for a decreased size in fibroids? Read here to find out more about post-embo and your shrinking fibroids. After I get the Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) procedure done, will the fibroids shrink automatically? After the procedure, the embolized fibroid immediately loses its supply of oxygen, ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Find out about the history of Uterine Artery Embolization and how Dr. McLucas was instrumental in its initial use in the United States! Are UAE and UFE the same thing? And how long has the procedure been around? Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) are two names for the same procedure and ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
I seem to be having some of the symptoms of fibroids, but I’m not sure if they are really fibroids. How can I know for sure? If you feel that you may have symptoms related to the presence of fibroids, visit your gynecologist (see Fibroid Symptoms). A fibroid is usually discovered during a pelvic examination. ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Don’t let fibroids cramp your style! Read on to find out how UAE may be able to help even after menopause. Do I need to treat my fibroids if I already started menopause? The answer to this question is often based on your personal decision. In most situations, fibroids shrink after menopause, so many women ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Look inside to find a quick synopsis of the UAE procedure and the imaging used during the process. Is an ultrasound used to find the uterine artery during the procedure? Have there been any cases where the PVA particles went to the wrong place? An ultrasound is not used during fibroid embolization. The ultrasound that ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
African American women are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with fibroids than other races. Read on to find out what is being said and how to find out if you have fibroids too. I heard that black women have a higher chance of getting fibroids, is that true? If so, how can I ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Did you know that a large percentage of women, like you, bear the burden of dealing with uterine fibroids? Continue reading to find out more facts about fibroids and the embolization procedure. Fibroids stand as a leading problem for a large portion of women. Up to 40 percent of women age 35 and older have ... Read more
- Details
- by: admin
Still want to keep your fertility options open and want to continue having your period? The UFE procedure strives to rid symptoms associated with fibroids, while allowing women to maintain their cycles. Will I still have menstrual periods after I have the embolization procedure? Generally speaking, approximately 95% of women will continue to have menstrual ... Read more