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Fibroids & Polyps Overview

Fibroids and polyps are benign (non-cancerous) uterine growths —tissue enlargement in a woman's uterus. While they may be benign, they can also cause problems such as infertility or recurrent miscarriage.

Fibroids

Fibroids are masses of tissue that start from the uterine muscle and then grow into the cavity, within the wall, and push outward toward the uterus.

There are three kinds of fibroids:

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    Study on Treatment of Fibroids

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    Is shrinking fibroids using radiofrequency the answer?

    by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, Mar. 12, 2010

    As many as one in five women of childbearing age have uterine fibroids. These non-cancerous tumors -- sometimes referred to as myomas – are found inside the uterus wall, inside the uterine cavity or outside the uterine cavity and can hinder a woman’s ability to get pregnant (not to mention the discomfort they cause!) A study is currently underway to measure the safety and effectiveness of a technique to treat them, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) using the Halt System.

    The Halt System is a Radiofrequency Generator with accessories that are designed to deliver radiofrequency energy through a hand-held disposable probe. Treatment consists of laparoscopic surgery in which intra-abdominal ultrasound guides RFA, providing a current which creates heat, builds up friction between cells, and ultimately shrinks fibroids.

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    EXCERPT: Pregnancy Loss

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    Navigating the LAND of IF: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options (Seal Press 2009)

    by Melissa Ford

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    If you have experienced pregnancy loss, the best way to help yourself is to let others know your expectations and needs.

    If you want to be left alone, explain to people that you’d rather not have visitors or go out to events. On the other hand, if you want company, let people know that, too.

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