Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that can have a major impact on the reproductive system. For many women, these benign tumors can cause pelvic pain and heavy… Continue Reading
Understanding Treatment Options During Health Literacy Month
As we age, we gradually learn the importance of taking care of our bodies. Unfortunately, this often comes at a time when chronic conditions have already set in, and we… Continue Reading
Uterine Fibroids: When You Should See an Endovascular Specialist?
Uterine fibroids are benign, muscular tumors of the uterus that develop during a woman’s childbearing years. Over half of all women develop fibroids at some point in their lives, with… Continue Reading
How effective is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?
If you have fibroids, you join approximately 30% of all women who develop them by age 35 and as many as 70% to 80% of women who develop them by… Continue Reading
Fibroids Awareness Month
July is fibroids awareness month. These small, muscular tumors may seem benign, but their existence can have tremendous negative impacts on a woman’s life. By the age of 50, as… Continue Reading
10 Benefits to UFE at ECCO Medical
Uterine fibroids are smooth, muscular tumors that form on the interior walls of the uterus. These growths appear during women’s childbearing years and are so common that 30% of all… Continue Reading
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Why Should Every Woman Know About it?
For many years, a major surgical undertaking – a hysterectomy – was the only course of treatment for uterine fibroids. This meant a hospital stay, general anesthesia and a painful… Continue Reading
Embolization: Interventional Radiology (IR) Techniques Explained
“Embolization” is a mainstay therapy of interventional radiologists. Simply put, embolization occurs when blood supply to a target area stops flowing, resulting in a lack of oxygen. Depending on the… Continue Reading
