New England Journal of Medicine article identifies Uterine Fibroid Embolization as a safe and effective treatment alternative to hysterectomy.
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Clinical Studies Show UFE Appropriate Fibroid Treatment
Sunday, August 16th, 2009Fibroids: The Hidden Health Epidemic
Friday, August 7th, 2009While everybody gets riled up about these periodic health issues like swine flu, there’s a real epidemic out there among the female population that NOBODY’S talking about… fibroids.
Fibroids Affect 40% of Woman Over 35
Friday, July 17th, 2009ABC Newschannel 8 reported recently on the success of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization (UAE).
Patients Talk About Fibroids – Cara Keeps Her Womanhood
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Cara is a public speaker and avid sportswoman and having fibroids significantly affected her way of life. She was faced with having a hysterectomy, but was determined to keep her uterus.
Fibroid Embolization in Missouri
Monday, July 13th, 2009The Suburban Journals in St. Louis Missouri reported on fibroid embolization as an important alternative to hysterectomy.
Fibroid Education for Women
Thursday, July 9th, 2009A small womens group in Pennsylvania is making fibroid education and other health issues faced by women a priority.
How I Found Out That I Had Fibroids – EmpowHER Video
Friday, June 26th, 2009Fibroid patient, Terry, talks with EmpowHER about how she found out that she had fibroids. Although her periods were heavy, she did not have the classic symptoms. Once she found out that she had fibroids, she went directly to Dr. Bruce McLucas (like her sister before her). Terry stated, “I came straight here because he is the best.”
CNN Health: Abnormal periods
Thursday, June 18th, 2009CNN Health reports on abnormal periods, causes and treatment options, including heavy periods caused by fibroids.
Fibroid Treatment Collective on Facebook Too!
Saturday, June 13th, 2009The Fibroid Treatment Collective has had a presence on Facebook for quite a while, but we’ve recently updated our look (to go along with our website) and we wanted to share it with our readers. To find us, click here or login to your Facebook and search for Fibroid Treatment Collective. Don’t forget to become [...]
New Procedure Provides Alternative to Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Symptomatic uterine fibroids are often cured by a hysterectomy, the removal of a woman’s uterus and the fibroids growing within it. While this may be a treatment option for post menopausal women, there are many women who want effective treatment without loosing their ability to bear children. Uterine Artery Embolization is a procedure that can do just that.
