WOMEN'S HEALTH
Unusual menstrual symptoms? You may have uterine fibroids. Know your options. Signs of uterine fibroids
range from heavy prolonged menstrual bleeding to sexual dysfunction, frequent urination and other symptoms which can affect your quality of life. To request an appointment or consultation for help regarding your fibroid options, request an appointment here
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U terine Fibroid Embolization Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment that safely and effectively shrinks fibroids and eliminates the unpleasant symptoms they cause - all without the need for surgery. You can also avoid an overnight stay in the hospital. At Baltimore Vascular Care, UFEs are performed on an outpatient basis and offer a faster recovery time than more invasive hysterectomies and myomectomies. |
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Pelvic congestion syndrome is associated with the presence of ovarian and pelvic varicose veins. As with varicose veins in the legs, the valves in the veins that help return blood to the heart become weakened and don't close properly. This allows blood to flow backwards and pool in the vein, causing pressure and making the veins bulge. In the pelvis, varicose veins can cause pain and affect the uterus, ovaries, and vulva. Up to 15 percent of women, generally between the ages of 20 and 50, have varicose veins in the pelvis, although not all experience symptoms. We treat symptomatic pelvic congestion syndrome with an embolization technique. This is a minimally invasive method to block the abnormal blood flow by use of synthetic platinum fibered coils to seal the faulty, enlarged vein. Symptom relief is typically seen within two weeks. |
Fallopian Tube Recanalization This non-surgical procedure treats blockages in the fallopian tubes using minimally invasive techniques. No needles or incisions are required during the procedure. A speculum is placed into the vagina, and a small plastic tube (catheter) is passed through the cervix and into the uterus. To determine whether there is a blockage, an x-ray test called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is performed, using a liquid contrast agent injected through the catheter. If a blockage is found, it can be opened right then and there by threading a smaller catheter through the first catheter into the fallopian tube. REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT |
