The utility of MRI for the surgical treatment of women with uterine fibroid tumors Journal: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (in press, available now on-line for subscribers) Authors: William Parker From: UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. Problem: Fibroids can usually be diagnosed by pelvic examination and ultrasound, but neither gives us exact [...]
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- About Uterine Fibroids
- Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
- Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy
- Watchful Waiting or Medical Treatment
- Do You Need Surgery?
- Fibroids & Cancer
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
- Abdominal Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
- Vaginal Myomectomy for Cervical Fibroids
- Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
- Caring for Yourself After Surgery
- Fibroid Photos
- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
- Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
- Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
- Fibroid Treatment Options Based on your Symptoms
- Adenomyosis
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Tag Archives: MRI
Predicting Fibroid Growth: Two Studies
October 24, 2011 – 8:35 am
This is the first study to accurately track fibroid growth, both in different women and different fibroids in the same woman. I (and other gynecologists) have been telling women for 30 years that fibroids do not get smaller until after menopause – this study proves that idea wrong. I have also been telling women that fibroid growth is unpredictable, some fibroids grow slowly, others fast and others go through growth spurts and then slow down.
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.
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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 Los Angeles, 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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