May 28, 2009
On June 18 and 20, John C. Lincoln Hospitals will host a pair of seminars about uterine fibroid embolization and how this less-invasive treatment can be an alternative to hysterectomy.
How to Register
Call 623-434-6265
by June 18
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended uterine fibroid embolization as an effective and valuable treatment for uterine fibroids, an important shift in treatment recommendations.
Seminar Schedule
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18
Led by Aaron Wittenberg, MD, interventional radiologist
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital
Barb's Conference Room, Cowden Center
9202 N. Second St., Phoenix, AZ 85020
Map and driving directions
10 - 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20
Led by Aubrey Palestrant, MD, interventional radiologist
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital
4th Floor Conference Room, Medical Office Building 1
19829 N. 27th Ave. (I-17 and Loop 101), Phoenix, AZ 85027
Map and driving directions
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are located on the outer surface, inner surface and in the tissue of the uterus and range in size from a pinhead to a grapefruit.
Uterine fibroids are benign, but they create enough pain, pressure and bleeding so that more than 200,000 American women every year get a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus. Another 400,000 hysterectomies are performed every year for other reasons.
In uterine fibroid embolization, tiny round particles are delivered through a catheter and into the blood vessels that lead to the fibroids. These particles block blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink.
What Are Uterine Fibroid Symptoms?
An alarming 20 to 40 percent of women ages 35 to 55 have symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Uterine fibroid symptoms include heavy bleeding, fatigue from anemia, pain or pressure between the hip bones or in the back of the legs, pain during intercourse, frequent need to urinate, constipation or bloating, and an enlarged abdomen.
How to Register
If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids or are suffering from the symptoms mentioned above, learn more about uterine fibroid embolization at an upcoming Women's Health Seminar at one of our two convenient hospital locations. You will learn about the options available to women who suffer from uterine fibroids and this less-invasive treatment to avoid a hysterectomy.
To register for this free informative seminar, please call 623-434-6265 by June 18. Friends and spouses are welcome, but should also register to ensure adequate seating. Light hors d'oeuvres and door prizes will be provided.
Find more information on uterine fibroid embolization at John C. Lincoln Hospitals.
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