> CLICK HERE for a Live Online Webcast/video of Embolisation Procedure

Fibroid Embolisation is an alternative to hysterectomy , which is now available throughout the UK, both on the NHS & Privately. We understand that this was the treatment of choice for Dr. Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor to the USA Government.

Uterine Artery Embolisation (UAE) is a minimally invasive procedure which involves blocking the blood supply leading to the Fibroids so they shrink. In most cases this both shrinks the fibroids and reduces heavy menstrual bleeding

We have a reguarly updated list of where to obtain this treatment. It is also available worldwide . This article also has links to online web videos showing the embolisation procedure.

Hydrotherm Ablation is a new kind of minimal surgery for heavy menstrual bleeding. In trials it has been over 80% effective in reducing Heavy Bleeding without the need for Hysterectomy.

There is also a short video, showing the procedure in this article. Click Read More for more information.

Breakthrough research on pregnancy after fibroid embolisation was presented by Dr WJ Walker at the 30th British Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Glasgow this month.

Fibroids are common benign growths of the uterus (womb) which may cause sub fertility as well as symptoms such as heavy periods and/or compression of adjacent organs.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital/London Clinic trial is one of the largest Fibroid Embolisation trial in the world. Over 1000 patients have been treated since December 1996, with this non surgical technique (For details visit www.fibroids.co.uk ).

Within the trial 94 of patients with fibroids were wishing to become pregnant of which 45 (48%) became pregnant of these 31 (33%) pregnancies were successful (25) ongoing (6).

The Mirena coil has been used to help with heavy bleeding and pain associated with fibroids. The coil was originally used just as a contraceptive device. Howver, some recent research showed that small fibroids sometimes reduced in size. It was also found to reduce Heavy Bleeding &/or pain.

There is however a debate about whether high levels of the progesterone can increase the blood supply to the fibroids. We will be presenting research by Dr Ellen Grant soon as to whether or not Natural or Sythetic Progesterone is a safe alternative for fibroids

Click Read more, below, for links to more information about this treatment.

Hello, This is a link to a fascinating Live video of an Abdominal Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal surgery) by Dr Comrie on 23rd March. This is not for the faint hearted. If you don't like live surgery , please don't watch but I thought some people may find it interesting. There is a link on the page to the Drs comments which you can watch instead. Once again its very graphic . The ladies interviewed on the video went onto have children after their myomectomies. Lots of fibroids are removed. The operation is on a 40 yr old woman who wants to have further children

There's a lot of info about fibroids presented with the clip in powerpoint & by the narrators as they carry out the procedure. If you can't watch , you could just listen

Click this link : Long Island College Hospital Live Surgery Webcast 

Embolisation, (a fibroid shrinkage operation) has been available in the UK since 1996. It has been a useful alternative to hysterectomy. Dr Walker of the Royal Surrey County Hospital, has performed many operations in the UK. Visit his website at www.fibroids.co.uk for up to date information on this surgical procedure.

www.fibroidnetworkonline.com Fibroid Network Charity
www.embolise.co.uk Oxford Embolisation Website
http://www.fibroids.co.uk Dr Walker Embolisation Information page
Dr McEniff Embolisation in Ireland
Embolization in the Caribbean
Also contact www.femisa.org.uk for more info on UK embolisation & UK Fibroids & Embo Discussion Group (smartgroups)
Here is a list below of Hospitals that have been performing Embolisation in the UK. It would be the Radiology departments that you would need to contact. CLICK HERE for more Info on treatments for fibroids
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