Tag Archives: myomectomy

Myths You May be Told as to Why You Need a Hysterectomy Instead of a Myomectomy

May 10, 2017 – 10:36 pm

Dr. Parker has just written an article for OBG Management, a free OB-Gyn journal with the largest number of readers of all the OB-Gyn journals. In this article, Dr. Parker debunks the myths that gynecologists have been taught about myomectomy and the myths that women are often told as the reasons why they should have […]

By webmaster | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged abdominal myomectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, myths | Comments (0)

How Common is Uterine Leiomyosarcoma? (LMS)?

August 4, 2014 – 8:51 am

There is a lot of confusing information circulating about morcellation and uterine leiomyosarcoma in the media since the FDA hearing on this issue a few weeks ago. I plan to post my analysis of the information, in segments, over the next week or two. This first post provides commentary about the numbers used in research […]

By webmaster | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged FDA, fibroids, laparoscopic myomectomy, laparoscopy, LMS, Morcellation, morcellation risks, power morcellation, risk of LMS, risk of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma, robotic myomectomy, uterine leiomyosarcoma | Comments (0)

Complication Rates and Effectiveness of Uterine Artery Embolization

November 21, 2012 – 9:09 am

Title: Complication Rates and Effectiveness of Uterine Artery Embolization in the Treatment of Symptomatic Leiomyomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal: American Journal of Roentgenology, 2012; volume 199, pages 1153-1163. Authors: Sundeep S. Toor, Arash Jaberi, D. Blair Macdonald, Mathew D. F. McInnes, Mark E. Schweitzer and Pasteur Rasuli. Study from: Department of Medical Imaging, […]

By webmaster | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged complications, hysterectomy, infection, major complications, menstrual cycle, menstrual periods, periods, UAE, uterine artery embolization | Comments (0)

Hysterectomy for Fibroids with Minimal Symptoms

February 27, 2011 – 2:03 pm

Hysterectomy should not be necessary and you should seek a second opinion from a gynecologist who can offer you the other options in order to see what is right for you.

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Answers to Patient Questions | Also tagged fibroids, hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, minimal fibroid symptoms, second opinion for fibroids, watchful waiting | Comments (1)

Second Opinions

December 11, 2010 – 8:54 am

Dr. Parker, I am 49 yrs. old in good physical health. I walk or run several times a week, and am slim(5ft.115 lbs) and look youthful. However, I have a lot of stress-6 children, 2 with drug addictions, a difficult marriage, etc. I have a 10 cm fibroid that is putting pressure on my rectum. […]

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Answers to Patient Questions | Also tagged doctor with an attitude, fibroids, hysterectomy, second opinion, UAE, UFE | Comments (4)

Outcomes from fibroid (leiomyoma) therapies: comparison with normal controls.

November 22, 2010 – 8:30 am

Journal: Obstetetrics and Gynecology. 2010 Sep;116(3):641-52. Authors: Spies JB, Bradley LD, Guido R, Maxwell GL, Levine BA, Coyne K. Study from: Georgetown University Hospital Department of Radiology, Washington, DC Problem: Despite the very common occurrence of fibroids, very few studies have evaluated the severity of symptoms caused by uterine fibroids, their effect on health-related quality-of-life, […]

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged fibroid symptoms, fibroid symptoms after treatment, hysterectomy, qualty of life, symptom relief, UAE, uterine artery embolization | Comments (6)

How Do Women Feel after Treatment for Fibroids with Myomectomy, Embolization or Hysterectomy?

September 6, 2010 – 8:30 am

At the beginning of the study, the women filled out questionnaires asking about their level of activity, energy level, sexual function, pain, social functioning, general health and mental health. Six and 12 months later, questionnaires showed that, after any of the three fibroid treatments, most women felt as good as women without fibroids. At 12 months, women who had a hysterectomy had fewer symptoms (no bleeding) than women who had myomectomies or UAE.

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged after treatment, bleeding, fibroid removal, fibroids, how women feel after treatment, hysterectomy, symptom relief, UAE, uterine artery embolization | Comments (0)

Fibroids and Sexuality

August 2, 2010 – 7:45 am

Dr Parker’s Comments: There have been very few studies examining the effect of fibroids on women’s sexual satisfaction, and even fewer on the effects of different treatment options on sexual satisfaction. For that reason, the current findings that women with fibroids have more pelvic pain with intercourse and that myomectomy appears to help many of these women are good steps in helping women understand their symptoms. Similar research with regard to other treatment options including uterine artery embolization, focused ultrasound, mefipristone, etc, are sorely needed.

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged fibroids, pain, sexual satisfaction, sexuality, study | Comments (0)

How Do Women Feel about Hysterectomy and Myomectomy?

April 18, 2010 – 2:56 pm

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 […]

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged cost of better care, doctor's skills, fibroid information, health information on the internet, hysterectomy, second opinion, traveling for better care, women's feelings | Comments (0)

Large Fibroids Can Be Removed by Myomectomy

January 20, 2010 – 8:21 pm

Dear Dr Parker, I am a forty year old female living in Australia and recently tests have shown that I have a very large fibroid growing on the Uterus Muscle. The fibroid is 17.5cm X 16.3cm X 6.8cm. I am worried that so far most have the notion that I would require a full hysterectomy […]

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Answers to Patient Questions | Also tagged hysterectomy, large fibroid | Comments (0)

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