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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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U.K. Gynecologist Discusses Fibroid Treatment Options in Video

We recently posted a video of Dr. Sue Zaher, a gynecologist in the U.K., discussing uterine fibroid treatment options. She talks about the lack of information offered to patients on the full range of treatment options. An advocate for focused ultrasound, Dr. Zaher explains how this treatment is truly non-invasive.
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Fibroid Relief Announces New Insurance Reimbursement Toolkit for Patients

Fibroid Relief is excited to debut a new Reimbursement Resources Toolkit.  The toolkit was developed to help uterine fibroid patients understand and navigate through the health insurance process to secure coverage for focused ultrasound, a non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA in 2004.
The toolkit features sample letter templates and helpful tips, such as how to [...]

What Does It Mean to Have Freedom from Fibroids?

What would it mean to you to be free from fibroids? Or, maybe you once suffered from fibroids, but now have RELIEF.  Would you — or do you — travel more, spend more time with your family and friends, or enjoy new hobbies?
As Fibroid Relief gets ready to celebrate its second anniversary, we would like [...]




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