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Fibroid Tumors
Fibroid tumors are documented to be present in as many
as 50 percent of women. Estimations are that they are
actually present in as many as 80 percent, but many women
have no symptoms. Since fibroid tumors are estrogen dependent,
they generally disappear when estrogen production decreases
following menopause. For women with a history of fibroid
tumors, they must understand the potential effects of
hormone replacement therapy containing estrogen.
Fibroid tumors are categorized by location and type.
Subserosal fibroids are on the outer wall of the uterus.
They are generally unnoticed, unless they grow to the
point of pressing against other internal body parts.
The submucosal fibroids are underneath the lining of
the uterus and interfere with menstruation. Other types
include intramural, interligamentous, pendunculated,
and parasitic.
Your doctor will be the one to determine if you have
fibroid tumors, and which type they are. Diagnosis is
made usually by an ultrasound examination. Once you know
for sure that you indeed have fibroids, you should discuss
with your doctor the options for treatment. If you are
a candidate for MR guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment
intervention, call the Beverly Tower Wilshire Advanced
Imaging Center. One of our professionals will be glad
to answer your questions.
Even though this procedure has been approved by the
FDA, it is not yet covered by insurance. You can pay
cash for the SonoWave fibroid treatment while we actively
pursue insurance companies to cover this treatment. Our
Study Coordinator will work with you to appeal to the
insurance companies over and over again so there is a
chance for you to be reimbursed and SonoWave can be a
covered fibroid treatment. Call our Study coordinator
at 310-689-3101 for more details.
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