Non-surgical treatment for Uterine Fibroid & Adenomyosis by Uterine Artery Embolization

Uterine fibroids are the most frequent tumors of the female genital tract: Almost 77% women of childbearing age have a fibroid. And about 30% of uterine fibroids are associated with Adenomyosis (bulky / enlargement of uterus) an estimated 40% need treatment, many of whom are forced to go through emotional, physical and financial trauma of hysterectomy i.e. removal of uterus. Others survive on pain medications.

Adenomyosis are commonly misdiagnosed as fibroids, because the symptoms are similar. In India most of the patients still depend on their family doctors & consulting gynecologist for their complete medical information. While in USA & Europe, people now go through internet for getting best information & hence can chose the best possible treatment options.

Fibroids and Adenomyosis, they may cause:
1. Heavy, prolonged painful menstrual periods with clots lead to anemia.
2. Lower abdomen, back or leg pain.
3. Lower abdomen pressure or heaviness.
4. Bladder pressure leading to a constant urge to urinate.
5. Pressure on bowel, leading to constipation and bloating
6. Abnormally enlarged abdomen
For Fibroid and Adenomyosis (enlarged uterus / bulky uterus) many women unfortunately have to undergo hysterectomy (surgical removal of uterus) thinking that no other treatment is available for this.

Now a very effective & very patient-friendly non-surgical treatment is available for treatment of fibroids & adenomyosis called�Uterine Artery Embolization� is available that requires only 24 hrs hospitalization, no surgical scar on abdomen, short recovery than from hysterectomy or even laparoscopic surgery, all fibroids & adenomyosis are treated at one sitting, no blood loss or risk of blood transfusion, resolution of heavy bleeding in majority, within 24 hours. Emotionally, financially and physically � embolization has an overall advantage over major surgeries.

Dr. Pradeep Muley M.D. a Head & Senior Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi has made the India�s first UTERINE FIBROID CLUB for women who are suffering from uterine fibroids