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All about uterine fibroid embolization in NJ
Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors that grow in the uterus wall. They are widespread since they appear in more than 40% of women of childbearing age. However, its treatment by fibroid specialists in NJ is only considered when serious symptoms appear (excessive bleeding, severe discomfort).
The uterine fibroid embolization in NJ is an embolization technique treating the uterine fibroid in a minimally invasive way, obstructing the tumor’s blood supply and making it shrink. The main advantages of this type of treatment are:
- Enables faster postoperative recovery
- Preserves the patient’s uterus by being less invasive than usual open surgery
- It is a safe and effective technique
USA Fibroid Centers in New Jersey is where this technique is available. It is led by the best fibroid specialist in NJ at the center.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids:
- Excessive bleeding, so much so that it can cause anemia due to the excess expulsion of fluids and blood through the vaginal cavity.
- Sensation of pelvic fullness.
- Swelling in the pelvic area or lower abdomen.
- The need to urinate too frequently.
- Discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse.
- Low back pain or discomfort.
In turn, if a woman is in a state or process of fertilization or seeking to become pregnant, some risks must be taken into account:
Complications in pregnancy and childbirth: Normally, a cesarean section is required for delivery. Fibroids multiply the risk of childbirth.
Develop infertility: These cases are usually quite rare and usually occur when the development of the benign tumor has been excellent.
Treatment of uterine fibroid embolization in NJ
Not all uterine fibroids produce symptoms. When they do, the most frequent is hypermenorrhea (profuse bleeding with the period and between periods), which can cause anemia and decay. The sensation of weight and oppression at the pelvic level; pain in the back and legs; pain during sexual intercourse; compression of the bladder with a frequent sensation of “urging to urinate,” compression of the intestine causing constipation and gas and abnormal swelling of the abdomen.
They are often detected during a routine gynecological visit (abdominal palpation, pelvic touch, etc.). In case of suspicion, fibroid specialists in NJ diagnose by ultrasound.
However, not all fibroids give symptoms. Therefore, as they are benign tumors, treatment should only be considered when they appear. The usual treatment is pharmacological. However, some hormone therapies have long-term side effects and other risks. For this reason, in some patients, if the treatment is stopped, the uterine fibroids grow again, reappearing the symptoms. In these cases, if drug therapy does not work, an intervention is already considered to eliminate the fibroid.
If I have a uterine fibroid, can I treat it with embolization?
Most patients with uterine fibroids are candidates for embolization. Once they are diagnosed, an MRI indicates the size and location. The possibilities of embolization are assessed, as well as the anatomy of the arteries that supply the uterus.
What is embolization?
Embolization is performed under general anesthesia through a 3 mm incision in the groin that allows the introduction of an exemplary catheter that advances, guided by X-rays, towards the uterine artery that keeps the fibroid active. Thus, once in the right place, tiny microparticles are injected that are carried to the fibroids by the blood flow, where they obstruct the vessels, cutting off their blood supply and causing them to decrease in size and symptoms to disappear.
Advantages of uterine fibroid embolization in NJ compared to traditional surgery
Compared to conventional surgery, the main advantages are:
- Quick recovery: Only 48 hours of hospitalization, the patient is discharged with analgesics and anti-inflammatories scheduled for a week. Many women can resume light daily activity a few days after embolization, and most can return to regular activity 7 to 10 days after the procedure.
- It allows preserving the uterus of the patient: The technique allows preserving the patient’s uterus. It allows the treatment of multiple and large fibroids. Several fibroids can be treated simultaneously in a single intervention, regardless of size.
- Optimal results: The results of this treatment are excellent. In approximately 90% of patients, excessive bleeding improves or even stops. Embolization eliminates pain in 85% of patients.
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