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Fibroids are the most common growths in the uterus1, 2 and affect 20-30% of all women3.
Fibroids account for approximately one third of hysterectomies, or about 200,000 procedures annually, in the United States4.
African American women are more likely to suffer from fibroids and tend to get them at a younger age than women of other racial groups5, 6.

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Focused Ultrasound is a non-invasive outpatient, surgical procedure that uses high intensity focused ultrasound waves to destroy tissue in combination with Magnetic Resonance Imaging which guides and monitors the treatment7.
With a short recovery time, you'll be back on your feet in 1-3 days after Focused Ultrasound treatment8.
There are over 20 active Focused Ultrasound treatment sites in the US9.

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Doctor, can you hear me?

Greetings from California!  I’m in Los Angeles, working with our friends at UCLA on plans for our Fibroid Relief At Last! event which will take place in late April.  We have a fantastic panel lined up that will discuss all treatment options available for uterine fibroids including local OB-GYNs, interventional radiologists and even a holistic medicine [...]

Fibroid Relief At Last Event in Los Angeles

You’re Invited to join us for a Fibroid Relief At Last event to learn about Uterine Fibroids, treatment options, and one woman’s struggle with fibroids and her journey to health. Speakers will include uterine fibroid experts. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.
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Health Reform & Fibroids

Discussions about Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) were not commonplace conversation just over a year ago, but as the Health Care Reform initiative has progressed, it seems that nearly every single day we hear something about CER. Recently, Medical Devices Today published a piece about the amount of NIH Comparative Effectiveness Research funding dollars committed solely [...]




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