A Qualitative Comparison of Women’s Attitudes Towards Hysterectomy and Myomectomy Julie Askew PhD. Healthcare for Women International 2009;30:728-42. Study: Eighteen women, ages 31-49, who suffered from symptoms of fibroids and who had undergone a hysterectomy or myomectomy in the past 2 years were interviewed by the author. All of the women had further education or […]
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Category Archives: Recent Fibroid Research
Fibroids Effects on Pregnancy
February 7, 2010 – 9:49 pm
fibroids rarely interfere with pregnancy and have no direct effect on the baby
Fibroid Research Update from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Conference
January 11, 2010 – 6:39 pm
New findings about what causes fibroids to grow and what possible treatments, diets, environmental changes might be used to reduce the health impact of fibroids.
Dr. Parker and Telesurgery
December 10, 2009 – 2:16 pm
On November 19th, gynecologic surgeon William Parker, MD, performed live telesurgery from Saint John’s Health Center for the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology that was meeting in Orlando, Florida. The broadcast consisted of a laparoscopic myomectomy (remove uterine fibroids using a laparoscope) and was transmitted to an audience of over 1,000 gynecologists from over 60 countries who were attending the conference. See video here.
Mefipristone, a Medical Treatment for Fibroids, is Not Looking Good
November 1, 2009 – 3:07 pm
Mefipristone was effective decreasing sympotms from fibroids, but it caused benign overgrowth of the uterine lining cells. While benign overgrowth does not turn into precancer or cancer, the worry is that longer treatment with Mefipristone could stimulate actual cancer cells to form. Further study will be needed, but this study is discouraging.
New Research on the Myths Regarding Instructions Doctors Give Following Surgery
October 25, 2009 – 3:16 pm
Available studies of activity restrictions following surgery do not support many of the recommendations currently provided by doctors. Resumption of usual activities after gynecologic surgery helps integrate women back into normal life and, although more study is needed, they suggested more liberal recommendations after abdominal surgery
Uterine artery embolization for fibroids is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.
October 5, 2009 – 9:15 am
Women who get pregnant following UAE have higher risks of miscarriage and excessive bleeding after delivery.
Outcomes after Uterine artery Embolization for Pedunculated Subserosal Leiomyomas
July 30, 2009 – 7:07 pm
UAE for subserosal pedunculated fibroids appears to be safe for most women, depending on the size of the fibroid and width of the stalk.
Quality of Life after Fibroid Embolization
July 14, 2009 – 11:17 am
Quality of life is very good after fibroid treatment with uterine fibroid embolization
What Size and Number of Fibroids Cause Symptoms that Lead to Treatment?
July 5, 2009 – 7:49 pm
The Fibroid Growth Study: Determinants of Therapeutic Intervention. Authors: Davis BJ, Haneke KE, Miner K, Kowalik A, Barrett JC, Peddada S, Baird DD. J Journal: Women’s Health (Larchmt). 2009 May;18(5):725-32. Study performed by: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. Barbara.Davis@MPI.com Problem: A common question in my office is “if […]
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Dr. William H. Parker is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Parker is an internationally recognized expert in fibroid surgery and research. Based in San Diego, California, he is considered one of the best fibroid surgeons for abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy in the United States and abroad. He has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors every year beginning in the late 90's.
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