One of the most difficult things a woman will ever face is the desire for a child and the apparent inability to have one. Just over two years ago, a patient came all the way from Nigeria, Africa to talk to Dr. McLucas about embolization. For years she had suffered with fibroids and was convinced they were the primary cause of her infertility. Although several surgeries had been performed, the fibroids just kept coming back. Now 40 years old, with a recurrent condition and no pregnancy in sight, the patient knew her time was running out. After a screening to determine elegibility for UFE, Dr. Mclucas performed her embolization in February of 2007.
Amazingly, this past December, the lady who came from so far away finally found what she was looking for. She is now the mother of a beautiful, healthy baby girl. UFE didn’t just end a fibroid problem, it helped start a whole new life and a family. We at FTC are incredibly proud to have been part of the journey.
This is the news of hope I have been waiting for.
As at the time of writing this comment, I am waiting for an admission bed for an embolisation tomorrow at a hospital in Britain. Even though it was my MOST DESIRED WISH I couldn’t make it to the US and Dr. Mcluclas surgery because of certain issues.
I am 34 and have had a myomectomy 7 years ago. Because I too am from Nigeria where girls are encouraged to marry when young, most of my mates are finished with childbirth and have on the average three or four children.
People do not understand why fibroid made me continue to postpone marriage and it was wrongly interpreted that I was a ‘career minded, independent go getter woman’.
The real truth in actual fact was that most young men that had come close enough just couldn’t brave it up to marry me and betrayed their doubts about my ability to conceive. I was left without a choice but to continue to pursue other things.
It seemed like just very recently, I began to wonder about conceiving after an embolisation. I prayed I’d be strengthened by a personal story and this woman’s story is just it.
Every woman with fibroid has a unique story. Why her’s strikes me is that she had multiple surgeries and I have had only one. She is about 6 years older than me and yet, God still has blessed her.
I am believing God for my own miracle that after my embolisation tomorrow and marriage, I will have complication free pregnancies and I am hoping for three lovely children, two boys and a girl.
We are absolutely elated that you found the post both relevant and beneficial! We wish you all the best!
My doctor said the only option to get rid of my fibroid is to have hysterectomy as a woman ~God forbid!!! Iam now looking forward to UFA but my problem is that am living outside US and miss ~Dr. Bruce Mclucus for my consultation and procedures. But i do hope to meet him one day in future. Thank u very much all stafff of FTC
We are glad to know that this post was not only informative but also served as a source of encouragement! Dr. Bruce McLucas treats many patients, like you, that must come from abroad to receive fibroid treatment.
At the Fibroid Treatment Collective, we strive to ensure that distance does not become a barrier to treatment and do everything we can to assist our patients in their travel plans.
If you would like to find out more about fibroids or about the advantages of Uterine Fibroid Embolization, please do not hesitate to email us at patientcoordinator@fibroids.com or give us a call at the toll FREE number 866-362-6463.
I am passing through this fibroid problem at the moment. I am 35years engaged and also from Nigeria. This gives me sleepless nights but since i came across your site i am so encouraged.
I presently live and work in Nigeria but will like to be treated by Dr. Bruce McLucas. Please how do i make this appointment.
I can’t wait to be treated, to regain my happiness.
My love to all of you for the good work
Hi Amaka. We would be happy schedule a time with you. We’ll send you a separate email to follow-up on dates and times for an initial phone consult. You can also call our office at 866-362-6463 (or 310-208-2442) to make an appointment.
Hello, I have a similar problem also and would greatly appreciate your effort in helping me overcome it. Thank You
Hello ayinde. We’re sorry to hear you are having this problem. We can schedule a free phone or office consultation with Dr. McLucas to discuss what we might be able to do to help. You can contact our office directly at 866.362.6463. Best of health to you.
i feel at ease after reading about these women who have the same problem i had.but in my own case the fibroid was removed since 2008 in april and i have not cconceived yet.i dont know if you can render any help.thank you
Please feel free to give our offices a call at 866.362.6463 so that you may receive a free consultation with Dr. Bruce McLucas. In this way, he may discuss and assess your individual health situation and assist you with possible alternatives.
We look forward to speaking with you!
FTC
There are so many women suffering from fibroids in Nigeria, I am one. Wouldnt it be a good idea if you seek out a local partner and make scheduled visits to Nigeria to do these surgeries instead of having people male expensive trips to the states. You make more money and the patients spend less. There are very good hospitals here that you can partner with e.g. Reddington, Healing Field, Lagoon
Hello FTC,
I posted a comment last year but I’m yet to receive a response. I need to get serious with this Fibroid issue, they are literally speaking a pain in the body, please help.
Hi Mariam. Sorry you are still struggling with fibroids. I saw that someone on our staff reccomended that you contact our office in August 2011. In order to give you the best advice, we should speak with you over the phone or by using Live Chat, especially if you live outside the US. To chat live, click on the purple Live Chat button on the left of your screen. You can also contact us directly at 310-208-2442.