Uterine Fibroid Embolization Gaining Popularity
Women suffering from back pain, pelvic pressure, frequent urination or abnormal periods, uterine fibroids could be to blame. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths found in the uterus and can// range in size from very small to the size of a cantaloupe or larger. Now, there’s an improvement to uterine fibroid embolization -- a treatment that’s becoming the procedure of choice for many women....Embolization Effective For Uterine Fibroid
Women suffering from back pain, pelvic pressure, frequent urination or abnormal periods, uterine fibroids could be to blame. Fibroids are non-cancerous // growths found in the uterus and can range in size from very small to the size of a cantaloupe or larger. Now, there’s an improvement to uterine fibroid embolization -- a treatment that’s becoming the procedure of choice for many women....Outpatient Treatment Possible For Patients with Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Researchers from Mayo Clinic had developed focused ultrasound to be used in the outpatient department in the hospital for treating women suffering from uterinefibroid tumors. //Focused ultrasound is a welcome advance in treating this common condition that affects an estimated 40 percent of women over age 40, because it is the first completely noninvasive treatment available for symptoms from...Recurrence of aggressive uterine cancer reduced by new form of therapy
The incidence of uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) has increased since it was first identified in 1981. The condition was initially regarded as easy to treat until about 1990 when a number of persons were diagnosed with the // aggressive cancer. It has remained a significant problem since then. UPSC is found in higher rates in African American women than in white women. The dis...Uterine Cancer Cases On The Rise
An abrupt increase in the case of uterine cancer among older women has been noticed, in spite of survival rates increasing due to better // treatment and diagnosis. The increase in the number of such cases has been witnessed across Europe. Some of the reasons for this could be late menopause, early puberty, and higher body weight. Overweight women particularly run a 2 to 3 times hi...