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Acessa™ Fibroid Treatment Versus Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and the Acessa™ procedure are treatments for uterine fibroids that are an alternate to hysterectomy or myomectomy. Acessa™ however, can only be performed by OB/GYN physicians in an operating room setting with general anesthesia, whereas UFE is available nationally as an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia by experienced interventional radiologists.

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Menstruation and Fibroids

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Around one in three women develop fibroids before age 50. They are harmless about 99 percent of the time, but don’t ignore them. The complications they cause, like clotting and excessive bleeding, can lead to secondary issues like muscle weakness and fatigue.

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Five Tips For the Holidays And Beyond

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We all know the holiday season can be mentally and emotionally difficult to get through in general. And, this year, we have a pandemic on top of all the other things we would normally be dealing with. Then, for some women, to add insult to injury, they are dealing with uterine fibroid symptoms. Here are a few tips on trying to manage your physical and emotional well being as we end 2020 and move into 2021.

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Healthy Periods Should Not Be Painful

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Painful periods are common, but they are not “healthy.” A healthy menstrual cycle should be relatively pain free. Sure, you may not feel your best, but you shouldn’t need pain killers, ice/heat packs or experience a major disruption in the activities of your daily life.

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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Frequently Asked Questions

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Heavy menstrual bleeding is very common. About one third of women seek treatment for it. Heavy menstrual bleeding is not normal. It can disrupt your life and may be a sign of a more serious health problem, including fibroids.

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Fibroids Take A Toll On Your Mental Health

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Today is World Mental Health Day. It is the perfect time to place the focus on how mental and physical health can be significantly affected by something unpredictable and unpreventable — fibroids. Fibroids not only affect women physically, but can wreck havoc on mental and emotional health.

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