Uterine Fibroid

"GET RID OF FIBROID, NOT UTERUS". BRING YOUR SMILES BACK ....
Uterine Fibroid is one of the most common benign tumours and conditions seen in many females.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prolonged menstrual periods
- Frequent urination
- Backache
- Constipation
- Infertility
- Distended lower abdomen
Traditional treatments were hysterectomy- patient uterus will be removed. Myomectomy open / lap - a part of the uterus is scraped off - can cause adhesions. Any disturbance in normal anatomy will cause complications later.
Best will be UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION - done through a small pinhole. With very less or no complications
Advantages of Uterine Artery Embolization procedure
While visual appearance is a sign of varicose veins, many patients may experience one or more of the following leg symptoms:
- Non- surgical / No General Anaesthesia
- A very safe / Single puncture procedure
- No cut/No suture / No Scar technique
- Shorter recovery / Less Hospital stay / Less chances of infection
- Can retain uterus
- Mostly does not affect fertility / Can conceive even after procedure
Reasons to avoid this procedure (UAE)
Avoid uterine artery embolization if you:
- Are pregnant
- Have possible pelvic cancer
- Have an active, recent or chronic pelvic infection
- Have a condition that affects your blood vessels (vascular disease)
- Are allergic to contrast material containing iodine