Message Boards Directors Blog Join Us Contact Us Site Map

New Study on the effectiveness of Focused Ultrasound in treating Uterine Fibroids

A study done at the Mayo Clinic was released today at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s 35th Annual Scientific Meeting in Tampa, FL.

The study showed that out of 119 patients that were treated with Focused Ultrasound, 97% reported improvement in their symptoms, and 90% reporting their improvement as either considerable or excellent.

To read more, click here.


Tagged as: , ,

Comments

  • dawn hoes said:

    just want some more info about the procedure and it’s effect on fertility. I have fibroids and am in the process of researching my options. I’d like to find the least invasive cure possible.
    Thank you
    Dawn Hoes

  • admin (Author) said:

    Hi Dawn,

    You might want to take a look at another blog that we posted that talked specifically about the effect of Focused Ultrasound and Fertility, http://fibroidrelief.org/2009/04/exciting-focused-ultrasound-news/

    I hope this helps!

    Jade

  • Abosede said:

    I’m 39 years ,Please, I have intramural fibroid and I want to get pregnant,how can I get this treatment

  • admin (Author) said:

    Here is a list of treatment centers of where you can get the treatment (http://fibroidrelief.org/resources/find-a-treatment-center/).

    They will be happy to discuss your options with you and see if you are a candidate for Focused Ultrasound. Also as you can see in the link I posted above to Dawn, there is information about Focused Ultrasound and Fertility.

    Let us know if we can provide you with any other information

    Best,

    Jade

Trackbacks

There are no trackbacks




Fibroid Relief | 213 Seventh Street, NE | Charlottesville, VA 22902
about us about uterine fibroidsabout focused ultrasoundpatient resources • learn more
© Copyright 2008-2010Fibroid Relief  terms of useprivacy policy copyright permissions