Category: Fibroid Trials

Uterine Artery Embolisation, UAE for Fibroids Video

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Uterine Artery Embolisation of Fibroids is a treatment carried out by a Radiologist , which is minimal surgery for Fibroids. A Specialist Radiologist , uses a substance to block the blood supply to the fibroids , so that it shrinks. This is a procedure that has been available in the UK on the NHS & privately. Women have experienced substantial shrinkage of their fibroids & relief from symptoms such as Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia, AUB) & pain. There have also been pregnancies after embolisation. Initially it was trialled on older women who didn’t wish to conceive , however younger women worldwide are now using the procedure & achieving pregnancy and therefore avoiding Hysterectomy (womb removal).

Dr Woodruff Walker, the leading Fibroid Embolisation specialist in the UK, has informative videos &  a website at http://www.fibroids.co.uk CLICK HERE

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Comment on Femme Fibroid Trial UK Clinical Trial comparing Myomectomy with Embolisation & Fertility

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Femme Study

UK Clinical randomised trial of treating fibroids with either embolisation or myomectomy to measure the effect on quality of life among women wishing to avoid hysterectomy (womb removal) (the FEMME study)

The Trial was to compare the outcomes of Myomectomy vs Embolization to find which treatment has the best effect on women’s quality of life & if desired, pregnancy outcomes. This Trial is complete but it has now become apparent that the now recalled drug, Esmya, Ulipristal Acetate (From Gedeon Richter) was used in this Trial Continue reading

Vitamin D Therapy for Fibroids

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Vitamin D & Fibroids

Vitamin D deficiency has been identified as a Risk Factor for the development of fibroids. It has been suggested that Vitamin D therapy could be a new strategy for the prevention and/or treatment of fibroids. Or as a treatment used alongside existing strategies, to help to improve outcomes.

Studies are continuing to establish whether Fibroids can be caused and treated by lifestyle and/or Diet adjustments.

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors affecting the health of women of reproductive age. Researchers previously underestimated the prevalence in society , of the condition. The prevalence of Uterine Fibroids is reported to be as high as 70% in Caucasian women and up to 80% of Black Women . Continue reading