Fibroid Removal Surgery
Are you suffering from uncomfortable menstrual cramping, pains and heavy periods?
You could be suffering from uterine fibroids. At our vein clinic, we offer Fibroids treatments that may help you improve your well-being and quality of life.
Vein Health Clinic can help you with your fibroids treatment. Florida residents can contact us to make an appointment.
What are Fibroids?
Fibroids are noncancerous growths (benign tumors) of the uterus. They are also known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas. Fibroids can range in size from very small (the size of a pea) to very large (the size of a grapefruit).
They can be located in various areas of the uterus, including the inner wall, outer wall, or within the uterine muscle.
Causes of Fibroids
The exact cause of fibroids is unknown, but possible risk factors include genetics, hormones, and lifestyle. Research suggests that estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that play a role in pregnancy, can stimulate the growth of fibroids.
Other risk factors include:- Hormonal Imbalances: Abnormal estrogen and progesterone levels can cause the uterus to grow fibroids.
- Genetics: Some women have a higher risk of developing fibroids due to genetic factors.
- Obesity: Being overweight can cause an increase in estrogen levels, which in turn can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Estrogen Dominance: When there is an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone levels in the body, it can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Age: Women over the age of 35 are more likely to develop fibroids as they enter perimenopause.
- Stress: Stress can cause the body to produce hormones that can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Poor Diet: A diet high in processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Lack of Exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can lead to hormonal changes that can trigger the growth of fibroids.
- Exposure to Environmental Toxins: Chemicals and toxins in the environment can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to the growth of fibroids.
- Smoking: Smoking cigarettes can increase the risk of developing fibroids due to the effect nicotine has on the body's hormones.
Uterine Fibroid Symptoms
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding: One of the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids is abnormal menstrual bleeding. Women may experience heavier than-normal periods, prolonged menstrual cycles, or periods that come more frequently than normal. This can lead to anemia due to excessive blood loss.
- Pelvic pain and pressure: Uterine fibroids can cause a feeling of pressure or pain in the pelvic region. This may be a dull ache or a sharp, stabbing pain.
- Frequent urination: Uterine fibroids can press on the bladder, which may cause a person to feel the need to urinate more frequently.
- Constipation: Uterine fibroids can press on the rectum and cause constipation.
- Pain during intercourse: Uterine fibroids can cause discomfort during sexual intercourse due to the pressure they exert on the uterus.
Diagnosing Fibroids
Fibroids can be diagnosed with a pelvic exam, ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan. Your doctor may also order blood work to check your hormone levels.
The doctor may also recommend a hysteroscopy, a procedure in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. This allows your doctor to see inside the uterus and look for fibroids.
Contact us to make an appointment with our vein specialist.
Benefits of Fibroid Treatment
- Relief from Pain and Discomfort: Fibroids can cause pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, back, and legs. Treatment options such as medications, surgery, and minimally invasive surgery can help reduce the pain and discomfort associated with fibroids.
- Improved Fertility: Fibroids can cause infertility, but treatment can help improve a woman’s chances of becoming pregnant.
- Reduced Risk of Complications: Fibroids can cause serious health issues such as heavy bleeding, infection, and anemia. Treatment can help reduce these risks and the need for emergency care.
- Improved Quality of Life: Fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms including bloating, cramping, and fatigue. Treatment can help alleviate these symptoms, allowing patients to enjoy an improved quality of life.
Risks of Uterine Fibroids
- Heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding: Fibroids can cause heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding, which can lead to anemia.
- Pelvic pain and pressure:Fibroids can cause pain and pressure in the pelvic area.
- Urinary problems: Fibroids can press on the bladder, causing frequent urination or difficulty urinating.
- Reproductive complications: Fibroids can interfere with fertility, increase the risk of miscarriage, and cause labor and delivery complications.
- Increase the risk of hysterectomy: Having fibroids increases the risk of needing a hysterectomy to treat the condition.
Treatment of Fibroids
Fibroid treatments depend on the size, location, and symptoms associated with fibroids. Treating uterine fibroids range from medical and lifestyle management to surgery.
Medical management may include hormonal treatments, such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices, to reduce the size of fibroids. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may also be prescribed to reduce pain and heavy bleeding.
In some cases, surgery may be recommended to remove the fibroids. This can be done using either a minimally invasive procedure or open surgery, depending on the size and location of the fibroids.
Other treatments for fibroids include uterine artery embolization, in which a substance is injected into the uterine artery to block the vessels that supply blood to the fibroid.
Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound, which uses sound waves to heat and destroy the fibroid; and microwave ablation, which uses microwaves to destroy the fibroid. These surgeries typically leave the uterus intact.
Fibroid Treatment Cost
The cost of fibroid treatment at any of our Florida clinics is dependent on the treatment recommended for your individual condition.
After an initial consultation, we can provide detailed costing of the treatment, and if any health insurance rebates apply.
Please contact us for more information on costs.Our Expert Fibroid Specialist
Dr. Obinna Nwobi
Dr. Nwobi achieved his master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland, with a specialization in healthcare management and international health. He then moved on to the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree.
After completing his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Nwobi chose to pursue a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Vascular Group PLLC and Albany Medical Center in New York. Eventually, he decided to practice medicine in an underserved part of Florida.
How to Schedule a Consultation Near You
For more information on our vein care services and the cost of each service, or to schedule a consultation at our clinic, please contact us at one of the following:
- Call us on 877-817-8346
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- Monday to Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Uterine fibroid embolization is an effective treatment for symptomatic fibroids that are located within the uterine cavity, but it may not be the best option for fibroids that are located outside of the uterus or for very large fibroids.
Your doctor can help you determine the best treatment option for your situation.The latest treatments for fibroids include various medications, minimally invasive procedures, and surgeries. Medications such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists or antagonists, progestin-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs), and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogs can help reduce fibroid size and symptoms.
Minimally invasive procedures such as uterine artery embolization (UAE) and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound ablation (MRgFUS) can help shrink fibroids without the need for surgery.
Surgical options for fibroids include myomectomy, hysterectomy, and laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
A minimally invasive hysterectomy for fibroids is a surgical procedure that removes fibroids from the uterus without making a large incision
This procedure is done through laparoscopy or robotic-assisted laparoscopy, using tiny instruments and a camera to guide the surgeon. This type of surgery is typically done as an outpatient procedure with a shorter recovery time than traditional hysterectomy surgery.
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