Women suffering from painful but benign uterine fibroid tumors may have a noninvasive source of long-term relief.
Her doctors, who had recommended removing her ovaries as well as her uterus because of fibroid tumors and an ovarian cyst, had warned her about a lengthy recovery period.
In five years, 68 of the women (17% ) have had to return to the hospital and undergo hysterectomy because more fibroids developed.
Fibroids can be surgically removed - Tue, 09 Jul 2013 PST DEAR DOCTOR K: I saw my doctor for intense pain and heavy bleeding during my periods. It turns out I have fibroids. What are my treatment options? DEAR READER: A fibroid is a lump or growth in the uterus. The uterus is made of a special kind of muscle. The muscle doesn’t do much most of the time, but once a month, it ejects the bloody discharge that collects inside it. During pregnancy, it ...
July 9, 2013 - The Spokesman-Review
Ask Dr. K: Painful fibroids can be surgically removed Dear Dr. K: I saw my doctor for intense pain and heavy bleeding during my periods. It turns out I have fibroids. What are my treatment options? Dear Reader: A fibroid is a lump or growth in the uterus. The uterus is made of a special kind of muscle.
July 9, 2013 - The Monterey County Herald