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Myomectomy or UFE: Which Treatment Is Better for You?
If you’re a woman searching for relief from symptomatic uterine fibroids, you may be left wondering which treatment is best for you. Of the many therapies out there, myomectomy and UFE may stand out as very effective, yet different approaches that still allow a woman to keep her uterus. How each treatment accomplishes this is based on a set of pros and cons that women should consider carefully.
If you’re a woman searching for relief from symptomatic uterine fibroids, you may be left wondering which treatment is best for you. Of the many therapies out there, myomectomy and UFE may stand out as very effective, yet different approaches that still allow a woman to keep her uterus. How each treatment accomplishes this is based on a set of pros and cons that women should consider carefully.
Hysterectomy Alternatives Often Underutilized Leaving Women With Unnecessary Surgery as Only Option
In the US alone, more than 400,000 hysterectomies are performed each year, with 68 percent of these done to treat noncancerous conditions. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports the use of alternatives to hysterectomy to treat non-life threatening gynecologic conditions. Yet, a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology showed that these guidelines aren’t always followed and, as a result, women are undergoing unnecessary surgery.
In the US alone, more than 400,000 hysterectomies are performed each year, with 68 percent of these done to treat noncancerous conditions. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports the use of alternatives to hysterectomy to treat non-life threatening gynecologic conditions. Yet, a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology showed that these guidelines aren’t always followed and, as a result, women are undergoing unnecessary surgery.
Surgical Adhesions: A Hidden Complication
You can’t see them but they could be the cause of infertility, bowel obstructions, and persistent pain. Despite the gravity of these conditions, it has been noted that specialists may be unaware of the severity of this hidden post-surgical problem. What’s also alarming is that due to this lack of awareness in the medical community, insurance companies may be reluctant to cover the costs.
You can’t see them but they could be the cause of infertility, bowel obstructions, and persistent pain. Despite the gravity of these conditions, it has been noted that specialists may be unaware of the severity of this hidden post-surgical problem. What’s also alarming is that due to this lack of awareness in the medical community, insurance companies may be reluctant to cover the costs.
Who Am I Without My Uterus?
A uterus can embody many things. For some women, it provides a sense of self, gender identity, and sexual prowess. For others, it signifies fertility and can even dictate a woman’s cultural desirability. And still, hysterectomy continues to be one of the most common gynecological surgeries performed worldwide. But women are speaking out. Stories of psychological, social, and cultural stigmas experienced by hysterectomized women are surfacing—many of which reveal the residual costs that have left some to question who they are now and how they can relate to the world around them post-hysterectomy.
A uterus can embody many things. For some women, it provides a sense of self, gender identity, and sexual prowess. For others, it signifies fertility and can even dictate a woman’s cultural desirability. And still, hysterectomy continues to be one of the most common gynecological surgeries performed worldwide. But women are speaking out. Stories of psychological, social, and cultural stigmas experienced by hysterectomized women are surfacing—many of which reveal the residual costs that have left some to question who they are now and how they can relate to the world around them post-hysterectomy.
Is It Necessary to Remove My Ovaries During a Hysterectomy?
When other treatment options fail, women with fibroids may choose to have a hysterectomy. With fibroids, the issue lies within the uterus. However, statistics show that half of the hysterectomies performed in the US for benign reasons, like fibroids, include the removal of the ovaries. Is this practice within every patient’s best interest?
When other treatment options fail, women with fibroids may choose to have a hysterectomy. With fibroids, the issue lies within the uterus. However, statistics show that half of the hysterectomies performed in the US for benign reasons, like fibroids, include the removal of the ovaries. Is this practice within every patient’s best interest?
Is It Necessary to Remove My Uterus?
In the United States alone, 400,000 hysterectomies are done annually with 68% performed to treat benign conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids. With numbers this high, it raises the following question: Is a hysterectomy medically necessary for fibroid treatment?