May 13, 2009
Uterine Fibroids: Treatment Options
Fibroids are a common benign condition which usually doesn’t require treatment.
Dr. Jacoby describes the symptoms and indications for hysterectomy and also about uterine artery emobolization, a method of shrinking fibroids in women who have completed childbearing.
Interviewee:
Alison Jacoby, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Director of the Comprehensive Fibroid Center, UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health
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Hello Dr. Jacoby, my name is Jessica and I have uterine fibroids. I was wondering what you would recommend I do to treat the fibroid I have now. I am only 22 years and wish to conceive so I don't want to get the UFE done.