FIND OUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATION (UFE)

Uterine fibroids are frequently seen in the later reproductive years, especially during a woman’s 30s and 40s.1 These noncancerous tumors may not be an issue, but they can be the cause of serious symptoms, such as pelvic pain, heavy periods, and urinary frequency. For many of these women, finding a cure that also preserves fertilityRead More Read More

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a well-established, minimally invasive fibroid treatment that’s recommended for select women who want to retain their uterus. Improving -related symptoms in 85%­­­­­–90% of women treated, UFE targets fibroids of different sizes and locations in the uterus, relieving symptoms like heavy periods, pelvic pain, and urinary dysfunction.1 Watch a helpful videoRead More Read More

More than 20 years ago, the first uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) was performed in the U.S. for the treatment of uterine fibroids.1 Although an effective alternative to hysterectomy, this uterine-sparing, minimally invasive option was first met with some skepticism by the medical community. Since then, UFE has grown in popularity—but not without a fight. EvenRead More Read More

Practicing self-care is essential for a woman’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. And yet, a recent Jean Hailes Women’s Health Survey found that more than one in four women aged 36-50 don’t get enough time to themselves each month.1 Between demands at work and home, finding that “me time” can be tough. It gets evenRead More Read More

It’s well documented in medical literature that women of African descent develop uterine fibroids five to six years earlier and are more than 5 times as likely to have severe symptoms than Caucasian women of a similar family history.1 With the increasing number of women requiring fibroid treatment, hospitals in Kenya have welcomed international doctorsRead More Read More