Published: August 06, 2009
Minimally Invasive, Non-surgical Procedure Shrinks Uterine Fibroids
The most common symptom is heavy menstrual bleeding which can cause anemia. Fibroids can range in size from a walnut to larger than a cantaloupe. If they grow large enough, they can result in heavy and/or prolonged periods, pelvic pain, bloating, frequent urination or urinary incontinence and constipation.
Post-procedure cramping and nausea were well-controlled with medication, and Christina felt better each day. "Within a week, I returned to work. In just two weeks, I was back to taking care of my family and playing tennis."
A follow-up MRI exam showed Christina's fibroids had shrunk dramatically. Best of all, her symptoms were gone.
"It's worth meeting with an interventional radiologist and asking about UFE," she says. "You'll get a lot more information, and you may be pleasantly surprised by your options."
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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