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Uterine Artery Embolization, Who Is A Good Candidate? - Dr. McLucas (VIDEO)

By Dr. Bruce McLucas February 25, 2009 - 10:40am
 
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Dr. McLucas shares who is a good candidate for uterine artery embolization.

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Dr. McLucas:

When I am asked who is the right candidate for uterine artery embolization, I usually think to myself, who is not a candidate? So many women are. We know that if the uterus is bigger than the size of a 20-week pregnancy, that’s above the umbilicus or belly button, the chances of that fibroid shrinking 50% and giving fibroid relief are a little bit lower. We have treated patients with a uterus that big, but the results aren’t quite as good.

An area of controversy in uterine artery embolization remains the woman who wants to have children. We’ve had about 40% of our patients under the age of 40 who have wanted to have a pregnancy, been able to conceive, and bring pregnancy to full term.

For more information on Uterine Fibroid Embolization or Dr. McLucas visit www.fibroids.com or call 866-362-6463.

 
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