What is a uterine fibroid? A uterine fibroid is a noncancerous growth in the uterus. It typically appears during childbearing years. Many women have uterine fibroids, but often, uterine fibroids do not cause any symptoms. Some women might experience various symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic and back pain, extended menstrual periods, constipation, or frequent urination. Women with fibroids have…
The Wall Street Journal just recently did an article on UFE. It has some very good information and does address the possibilities of pregnancy post embolization. Check it out here
Uterine fibroids are non cancerous growths occurring in the muscle wall of the uterus and are the most common medical condition experienced by women ages 35-45. Twenty to forty percent of women have fibroids of a significant size. African- American women are at an increased risk, with as many as fifty percent having fibroids of a significant size. While a…
Uterine fibroids afflict 20 to 40 percent of women age 35 and older. Uterine fibroids are common benign growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. Sizes range from a quarter of an inch to larger than a cantaloupe, and typically there is more than one fibroid present. African American women are at a higher risk of fibroids…