Fibroid Relief

📣If you’ve had focused ultrasound treatment for your fibroids and want to share your story, read on!

Many of you may not remember that this page is managed by the not-for-profit Focused Ultrasound Foundation, which launched Fibroid Relief years ago to help connect women experiencing fibroids and to spread awareness about noninvasive fibroid treatment options such as focused ultrasound.

🎉 This year, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the FDA approval of noninvasive focused ultrasound to treat uterine fibroids! 🎉

We would love to hear your story if you've undergone focused ultrasound treatment for fibroids! Please consider sharing your experience with us by commenting below or sending us a direct message at Focused Ultrasound Foundation. You can choose to remain anonymous if you’d like, and your story can inspire others!

WHAT FIBROID SYMPTOMS DO YOU SUFFER FROM?
Uterine fibroids do not present any symptoms in some cases, but for others, symptoms appear depending on size, number, and location of the fibroids, and can be quite disabling. Do you suffer from any of these, or other fibroid symptoms?

What will it take for you to finally have your fibroids treated? What is holding you back? If a non-surgical fibroid treatment, such as Curawave, could be paid for by your Health Savings Account (HSA), would you do it? http://www.fibroideducation.com/finance.html

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Are you gaining weight, and believe it may be due to your fibroids? Some women find the growth of their fibroids and excessive weight gain are directly proportional. Even though most fibroids remain fairly small, other fibroids may encompass the entire abdomen, growing to as much as 50 pounds. Share your experience with body weight issues related to uterine fibroids with other women here.

Do you have fibroids, and also experience missed periods? Missed periods are not typically caused by uterine fibroids. Fibroids can cause prolonged periods, heavy periods, unusual spotting, painful menstruation, and even frequent periods. While fibroids can interfere with fertility, they do not interfere with ovulation. Have you experienced missed periods?

What role does the environment play in developing fibroids? Researchers are investigating how environmental toxins, alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity affect gene activity within the uterus.

Do you know the possible cause of your fibroids? Research shows a combination of hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors is directly associated with the risk of developing symptomatic fibroids. Share with other women what you know about fibroid causes here!

We want to hear from you! What has living with uterine fibroids been like for you, or your friend or family member? What have you found helps in a time of need? Share your story with other women here, searching for answers and hope.

Living with uterine fibroids? Which of the following is your greatest struggle?

Check out the July issue of DOTmed HealthCareBusiness News. In it, Dr. Susie LeBlang answers questions on uterine fibroids.

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Hear from a uterine fibroid patient who is also a gynecologist and learn why she chose focused ultrasound therapy.

Uterine fibroids and focused ultrasound: Insights from a patient who is also a gynecologist An animated patient testimonial from Li, a gynecologist who suffered by fibroids and chose to have INSIGHTEC's MRgFUS treatment. She now recommends MR-guided...

In 2014, Reed made headlines as she fought the use of power morcellators to remove uterine fibroids. Her advocacy led the FDA to warn against the use of morcellators and Johnson & Johnson pulled its devices from the market.

Amy Reed, Doctor Who Fought a Risky Medical Procedure, Dies at 44 Dr. Reed and her husband turned a personal calamity into a crusade to spare other women from the medical procedure that harmed her.