Tag Archives: posts tagged as"UFE"

Educational Video Series Offered on Web Site

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tracey

As part of our new web site, we are delighted to be able to present an Educational Video Series on uterine fibroids and their available treatment options. We believe these videos will help illuminate the details about fibroids and the different treatment approaches in an accessible … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibroid Relief News | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fibroid Relief Kicks Off “Fibroids & Fertility” Blog Series

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

Because fibroids affect so many women of childbearing years, Fibroid Relief is doing a blog series entitled “Fibroids & Fertility” for the month of June. We are pleased to kick it off with a guest blog by Megan Lubin, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibroid Relief Blog, Fibroid Relief News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Under Pressure: Can Uterine Fibroid Embolization Provide Urinary Relief?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

It is a known fact that many uterine fibroid sufferers also deal with urinary discomfort: a feeling of pressure on the bladder, urinary incontinence and frequent visits to the restroom.    If you are considering uterine fibroid embolization, a minimally … Continue reading →

Posted in Uterine Fibroids in the News | Tags: , | Leave a comment

Fibroid Relief Heads to Houston April 27

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

Fibroid Relief will present a Fibroid Relief At Last event on April 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Oaks Hotel located at the Houston Galleria.  This free community event, held in partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibroid Relief Blog | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uterine Fibroids in the News | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Research Sheds Light on UFE vs. Hysterectomy

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Fibroid Relief

A new study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology points to the positive benefits of uterine fibroid embolization – a minimally invasive treatment option highlighted frequently on the Fibroid Relief website and in Facebook discussions among patients. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibroid Relief Blog, Uterine Fibroids in the News | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Mayo study finds women are satisfied with Focused Ultrasound treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Jade

A year after their procedures at the Mayo Clinic, 97 percent of the women who had Focused Ultrasound treatments for uterine fibroids said their symptoms had improved. Ninety percent considered their improvement either “considerable” or “excellent.” So reported Gina Hesley, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uterine Fibroids in the News | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Informative Video on Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Fibroid Relief

A local television station in Orlando, Florida recently featured this segment on uterine fibroids and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). The station interviewed a local patient who chose to treat her fibroid with UFE. Her results were very positive.  The video also … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibroid Relief Blog, Guest Blog Posts, Uterine Fibroids in the News | Tags: , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Fibroid Relief News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Health Reform & Fibroids

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Joy

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog Posts | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment