Among women who have personally been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than 1 in 5 (20%) were presented with other less invasive options such as over-the-counter NSAIDs (19%), uterine fibroid embolization (17%), oral contraceptives (17%), and endometrial ablation (17%), according...
The Reis GroupJul 9 2024 Among women who have personally been diagnosed with uterine fibroids , more than half were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than 1 in 5 were presented with other less invasive options such as over-the-counter NSAIDs , uterine fibroid embolization , oral contraceptives , and endometrial ablation , according to new survey data by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Society of Interventional Radiology .
The survey findings, coupled with the low number of women who were offered a minimally invasive treatment like UFE, indicate that women are not being given all of the information they need to make their own healthcare decisions. Not offering minimally invasive treatments like UFE in addition to the surgical treatment options is a significant oversight.
The survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of SIR among more than 1,000 U.S. women, including women who have personally been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. The data is a part of the report, The fibroid fix: What women need to know, which serves as a resource to inform women about minimally invasive treatment options for uterine fibroids, like uterine fibroid embolization .
UFE is performed by inserting a thin catheter into an artery at the groin or wrist. The doctor guides the catheter to the fibroid's blood supply where small particles, about the size of grains of sand, are released to block the blood vessels feeding the fibroid, depriving it of nutrients. As a result, the fibroid shrinks and dies. After treatment, women generally can leave the hospital the same day and be back to their normal activity in about one week.
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