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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.

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged , , | Comments (0)

Can “watchful waiting” be used when a patient is anemic?

September 28, 2009 – 4:06 pm

Is it possible to build up hemoglobin enough to be able to just wait and watch fibroids. My hemoglobin was 6.6 and is now 7.5 from taking iron supplements. My uterus is 6 times normal size with one fibroid the size of a softball, and numerous others. My doctor is strongly recommending a laparoscopic hysterectomy. [...]

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Interesting e-mails to Dr. Parker | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

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

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Which is a better method of finding fibroids: MRI or Ultrasound?

June 8, 2009 – 7:54 am

MRI is more accurate than ultrasound when you need to know the exact number, position and sizes of fibroids.

By Bill Parker, MD | Posted in Recent Fibroid Research | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)
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