If fibroids shrink by 50% after menopause, what would be an approximate shrinkage of the 20-22 week uterus with multiple fibroids
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Author Archives: Bill Parker, MD
Endometriosis – do I need a hysterectomy, do I need my ovaries out?
May 30, 2011 – 7:35 pm
My ob/gyn strongly suggested that I start thinking about having a hysterectomy as well as having my ovaries removed.
Dr. Parker performs live telesurgery for AAGL
April 16, 2011 – 1:57 pm
Dear William, On Thursday, April 7, 2011, the AAGL will be streaming a live laparoscopic myomectomy on our web site at AAGL.org. This event is being offered in conjunction with the Turkish Society of Gynecological Endoscopy, who is hosting the Vth AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Istanbul, Turkey this week. The telesurgery […]
My doctor said there is a chance it is cancer because of rapid growth
April 4, 2011 – 9:32 pm
My dr said there is a chance it is cancer because of rapid growth.
Myomectomy and Fertility
March 26, 2011 – 1:45 pm
Dear Dr Parker, I was first diagnosed with fibroids back in 1998 at the age of 28 after a routine ultrasound scan. The fibroid then measured 3cm and the DR also noticed other very tiny ones and advised that i should start having children soon or i might find it difficult to conceive. Subsequently i […]
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.
Irregular Bleeding and Fibroids
January 31, 2011 – 7:52 pm
Fibroids usually cause heavy bleeding. Irregular bleeding is usually from hormonal swings, but the lining cells of the uterus should be checked
My Doctor Says My Growing Fibroid Could Be Cancer
January 31, 2011 – 7:20 pm
My gynecologist is concerned this it could be cancerous, basing this on the fact that a fibroid was never detected in previous exams. She mentioned a hysterectomy.
New Abdominal Myomectomy Video
January 27, 2011 – 8:32 pm
I am posting an edited video of an abdominal myomectomy. The uterus was 20 weeks size and contained 18 fibroids. The video has been edited to 5 minutes and shows two fibroids being removed, suture closure of the uterine muscle and the use of Seprafilm adhesion barrier. The video appears as part of the section […]
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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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