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CBS Evening News Features Story on Focused Ultrasound for Uterine Fibroids

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

Uterine fibroids and focused ultrasound have finally received the attention that they deserve!  Last night, the CBS Evening News aired a story on focused ultrasound that we hope will raise awareness of the burden of uterine fibroids on women and … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Fibroid Treatments Improve Quality of Life

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

A new study shows that fibroid treatments — particularly minimally and non-invasive options — can help improve a woman’s quality of life. Of course those of you who suffer from fibroids don’t need a study to tell you that your … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time…And ‘Ectomies’!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Wendy

I was so excited to open the New York Times, Science Section, and find (one of) my favorite authors, Dana Jennings had written another article. In the piece, Dana discussed a book that is now on the book-tour-circuit and whose authors … Continue reading →

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To Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Fibroid Relief

My first month at Fibroid Relief has been both exciting and humbling. Since I started, I’ve been excited to use my communications and social media skills to help women learn about all the treatment options for uterine fibroids. It also … Continue reading →

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Focused Ultrasound, ‘Sounds-Off’ Again!!

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Wendy

Two months ago InSightec made a wonderful announcement that their ExAblate(R) system received another certification to expand  focused ultrasound into (yet) a new arena of successful ablation…adenomyosis*! Adenomyosis is a benign condition in which the endometrial tissue, which normally lines … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Event – From My Perspective

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Erin

“I am 49 years old and I have been suffering from fibroids for 20 years.  I had my first myomectomy in 1992, the fibroids grew back, so I had another myomectomy in 2002, the fibroids have grown back again, plus … Continue reading →

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Infertility and Fibroids…Yet Another Symptom

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Wendy

“Human reproduction is an inefficient process. On average, only one in five meetings of sperm and egg result in a fertilized egg with pregnancy potential. So therefore normal is abnormal.” This was a quote that Dr. Howard W. Jones gave during … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Erin

“I just wanted to let you know that Dr. Oz is doing an episode on fibroids today, so be sure to record it!”  I cringed at the message my oh-so-helpful mother left on my voicemail last Friday, as I was … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Fibroid Relief…At Last

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Wendy

Viewing the road that lead(s) one to an end goal can be enlightening AND jarring…but for darn sure, full of teachable moments. And so, connecting all of the rutted, as-well-as, all of the smooth dots that my body’s tires rolled over … Continue reading →

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The Proof is in the Pudding

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Fibroid Relief

Research continues to demonstrate that focused ultrasound is a viable and minimally invasive alternative to traditional treatments, such as hysterectomy, for uterine fibroids. We at Fibroid Relief are BIG fans of focused ultrasound and encourage you to learn more about … Continue reading →

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