Darlene and Stephanie talk about their treatment of uterine fibroids with ExAblate which uses MR guided focused ultrasound to non-invasively treat fibroids. They were treated as out-patients, returned home the same day and returned to their normal acitivites quickly.
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ExAblate for non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids
Posted by Andrew Frascone on February 7th, 2010
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How Do I Know If My Pain Is Caused By Fibroids?
Posted by Andrew Frascone on February 7th, 2010
During a visit to investigate these symptoms, your doctor will check the size of your uterus. If it feels enlarged, your doctor may order an ultrasound or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) session, which can confirm the presence, location and size of fibroids.
If you do not notice any symptoms caused by fibroids there is no [...]
What Are The Common Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids?
Posted by Andrew Frascone on February 7th, 2010
Fibroid tumors can cause a number of uncomfortable conditions. Many women experience varying degrees of the following symptoms:
Painful periods
Heavy bleeding during or between periods
Frequent urination
Constipation
Distended abdomen which may be mistaken for weight gain or pregnancy
Lower back pain
Pain during sexual intercourse
Difficulty becoming pregnant
Multiple miscarriages
Premature labor
The majority of these complaints are due to the increasing growth of [...]
What Causes Uterine Fibroids?
Posted by Andrew Frascone on February 7th, 2010
No one knows the definitive cause for these benign tumors. It is thought that a variety of factors [...]
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Posted by Andrew Frascone on February 7th, 2010
A fibroid, also known as a uterine leiomyomata or “myoma,” is an abnormal growth within the different muscle layers of the uterus. Fibroid tumors are benign (non-cancerous).
While some women have only one fibroid, they typically are present in groups of two or more. Individual fibroids can vary from the size of an apple seed to [...]
