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January 18, 2019

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Fibroids1 Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions	Fibroids1 Hero
Are my symptoms normal?	Dr. Linda Bradley Dr. Linda Bradley
Advice for women before having surgery?	Dr. Richard Reed Dr. Richard Reed
What are the options for women with fibroids?	Dr. James Newman Dr. Richard Reed Dr. James Newman Dr. Richard Reed
Why aren't women using UFE?	Dr. Richard Reed Dr. Richard Reed
What are typical fibroids symptoms?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
What are the traditional treatments for fibroids?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
How do you discuss fibroids with your doctor?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
How is uterine fibroid embolization performed?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
Am I a good candidate for ultrasound therapy?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
Can taking the pill increase fibroid growth?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
How important is patient education?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Neil Khilnani
Any tips for women living with fibroids?	Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Neil Khilnani Dr. Eunice Moon
What about other IR procedures?	Dr. M. Victoria Marx Dr. M. Victoria Marx
Are there new trends in gynecology or radiology?	Dr. James Spies Dr. James Spies
What happens to the particles?	Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Eunice Moon
I've chosen UFE, now what?	Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Eunice Moon
Am I a good candidate for UFE?	Dr. Moises Yoselevitz Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Moises Yoselevitz Dr. Eunice Moon
Are fibroids genetic?	Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Eunice Moon
What is interventional radiology?	Dr. James Newman Dr. James Newman
Safety and effectiveness of treatment options?	Dr. Linda Bradley Dr. Linda Bradley
How can I avoid becoming a patient?	Dr. Moises Yoselevitz Dr. Moises Yoselevitz
Will I be able to conceive after UFE?	Dr. Moises Yoselevitz Dr. Moises Yoselevitz
What about uterine fibroid embolization?	Dr. Ravi Jhaveri Dr. Ravi Jhaveri
How long is the recovery for UFE?	Dr. John Lipman Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. John Lipman Dr. Eunice Moon
What are the different types of fibroids?	Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Eunice Moon
What is myomectomy?	Dr. Eunice Moon Dr. Eunice Moon
What about managing pain after the UFE procedure?	Dr. James Newman Dr. James Newman
How does fibroid embolization work?	Dr. James Newman Dr. John Lipman Dr. James Newman Dr. John Lipman
How much do I need to educate myself?	Dr. Moises Yoselevitz Dr. Moises Yoselevitz
What is the success rate of the UFE treatment?	Dr. David Hahn Dr. David Hahn
Why do fibroids cause symptoms?	Dr. John Lipman Dr. John Lipman
If UFE is "out-patient," when do I see my doctor?	Dr. Peter Weidenfeld Dr. Peter Weidenfeld
Must I find a radiologist if I have an OB/Gyn?	Dr. David Hahn Dr. David Hahn
What are the particles used in UFE made of?	Dr. David Hahn Dr. David Hahn
Are fibroids the likely cause of my pelvic pain?	Dr. Frank Tu Dr. Frank Tu
What is fallopian tubal occlusion?	Dr. John Lipman Dr. John Lipman

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