Options

I talk a lot about what I've done for fibroids, which was a hysterectomy.

But there are now lots of options:

Abdominal Myomectomy - surgical procedure where just the tumors are removed and the uterus is left intact.

Laproscopic Myomectomy - smaller incisions for this surgical procedure that is assisted by a small camera. Shorter recovery time and some doctors can't remove larger tumors.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization - small pellets are fed into blood vessels that supply the fibroids, the pellets clog the blood vessel, choke off the fibroids, which eventually die.

SonoWave - focused sound waves are used to destroy tumors. A very new treatment available in limited areas.

Not all doctors are versed in these procedures, so get informed if you have fibroids that warrant intervention.

Posted by Elizabeth M. on March 5, 2005 10:36 PM