The menstrual cycle often comes with uncomfortable symptoms. But if you have heavy bleeding, lengthy periods, bleeding between periods, or excessive pelvic pain, you might be experiencing something different. Fibroids in your uterus can contribute to all of those issues.
That’s why our specialists offer treatment for uterine fibroids at Vascular & Interventional Associates. Women throughout northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, can visit our team to find out if they have fibroids and, if so, what they can do to alleviate the resulting discomfort.
Fibroids are extremely common. Experts estimate that between 40% and 80% of people with a uterus have these growths. They most frequently develop between the ages of 30 and 50.
The estimate on the number of women with fibroids includes such a wide range because some women have fibroids without ever knowing it. Small fibroids often don’t cause symptoms.
When a fibroid does cause symptoms, those often include:
In other words, living with fibroids is often uncomfortable. So, should you wait it out to see if your resolve and symptoms improve, or do you need to see a doctor?
Unfortunately, most fibroids don’t resolve without treatment. Only about 10% of these growths shrink on their own. And this is more common with smaller fibroids, which are less likely to cause discomfort anyway. Some women may never know they’ve had fibroids.
However, if you’re experiencing symptoms and you think it might be uterine fibroids, seek treatment. The issue isn’t likely to improve with waiting alone.
While doctors historically recommended hysterectomies to address fibroids, you don’t need major surgery — or the loss of your uterus — to get relief today. At Vascular & Interventional Associates, our board-certified team can treat your fibroids with a minimally invasive procedure.
With uterine fibroid embolization, we can shrink the fibroid by blocking its blood supply. This causes the tissue to die. As the fibroid gets smaller, your symptoms are reduced, too.
We perform uterine fibroid embolization through a small incision at the top of your thigh. This procedure doesn’t require general anesthesia, and most women go back to work within a week or two.
If you choose to explore uterine fibroid embolization with our team, you can rest easy knowing that you’re in good hands. Our team participated in a national multicenter research trial exploring this procedure and its benefits, and we have years of experience helping women with this safe, effective treatment.
If you think you might have fibroids, don’t wait to talk with us. To schedule an appointment with our team at Vascular & Interventional Associates in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, call our office or book your visit online today.
