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What are uterine fibroids?
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Uterine fibroids are very common non-cancerous
tumors that develop in the fibrous muscular wall
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What are typical characteristics?
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Typically, women who have uterine
fibroids have more than one. They can range in size
from very tiny (like a pea) or larger than a melon. |
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What are the symptoms?
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Depending on size, location and number of fibroids,
they may cause:
- Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods and irregular
bleeding
- Pelvic pain and pressure sensation
- Back pain
- Urinary frequency
- Constipation
- Abdominal bloating
We suggest you consult a doctor because each
individual is different.
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What types of fibroids are there?
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It depends on where they grow inside
a uterus. Your doctor will discuss with you in detail
after the check up. |
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What are the causes?
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The exact reason why uterine fibroids
develop is unknown. It may relate to genetics or
hormones. |
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Is there any check up for this?
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Yes. Usually, uterine fibroids are
first diagnosed during a gynecologic examination.
Sometimes your physician may send you for an ultrasound
examination. It can detect if fibroids are present,
as well as determine their precise location and
size. |
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Will my fibroids grow back?
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Once fibroids are removed those particular
fibroids cannot grow back. There can be tiny fibroids
that cannot be seen or felt, and therefore cannot
be removed. This is most likely to happen in someone
who has many little fibroids. Recurrence is least
likely in women with one or a few large fibroids
than with multiple small ones. |
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What does the check-up include and how long
it takes?
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It includes doctor consultation and
examination fees. It takes about 15 minutes or more.
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What treatment is available and how much it
costs?
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If indicated, a number of treatment
options available. These include medical therapy
(use of drugs), surgical and non-surgical. The cost
varies depends on individual's case and it is best
to consult with your doctor. |
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How to make an appointment and get more information?
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Our Fibroid Clinic is open Monday
to Friday or you can call our hotline at 36518808
for more information and appointment. |
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Is UFE safe?
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Yes. It has been proven effective
and safe in countries such as USA and overseas.
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Is UFE effective for multiple fibroids?
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Yes! |
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What happens to my uterus after UFE?
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The uterus remains intact unlike other
surgical procedures. However, fertility cannot be
guaranteed, but the success rate for pregnancy is
much higher as compared with other procedures. |
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What becomes of the fibroids after UFE?
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When the blood supply to the fibroid
is cut off, fibroid dies. The tissue of the fibroid
softens and is slowly reabsorbed by the body over
time. |
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How much will it shrink?
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It is estimated from research that
over 3-6 months the fibroid will shrink by 50%.
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Does the procedure hurt?
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Local anesthesia and conscious sedation
is given, there may be a few seconds of discomfort
during its administration, but other then that there
is very little pain. However, some cramping may
occur minutes or hours after embolization, pain
medication can be prescribed. |
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How long does the procedure take?
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The procedure takes about 1-2 hours.
However, you may have to stay overnight or longer
for observation. |
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Do I have to stay overnight?
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For safety reasons, we would like
to keep you overnight for observation. Almost all
patients can go home the next day. |
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