Uterine Fibroid Embolization in Malad
The most common gynaecological ailment to be seen in women, particularly in the reproductive age, is the uterine fibroid. These non- cancerous tumors grow within or near the uterus and can cause various symptoms like prolonged bleeding in menses, pelvic pain, abdominal distension/pressure, and an increased need to urinate.
Previously, surgery was considered the only form of treatment for fibroids. Through the introduction of modern treatment methods, today’s medical science can provide uterine fibroids removal by effective and non-surgical means known as uterine fibroid embolization in Malad by Dr. Kunal Arora, with the help of non-surgical means and without stitches required.
What Are Uterine Fibroids?
These non-cancerous growths are also referred to as uterine fibromas. Fibroids can be of varying sizes and can also be one or more in number. Some women do not even realize they have a fibroid, while others, on the contrary, suffer pain and discomfort that significantly interferes with their daily routine and lifestyle.
Typical symptoms associated with fibroids:
- Heavy bleeding or a prolonged menstrual cycle
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Frequent need to urinate
- Bloating of the abdomen
- Constipation
- Lower back pain
- Pain during intercourse
- Fertility issues
The causes of fibroids are unknown, but a hormonal imbalance and a genetic predisposition are largely responsible for their formation.
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization?
Fibroid embolization is a sophisticated image-guided therapy that involves closing the blood supply to fibroids, leading them to shrink with time. It provides good relief from the fibroids while keeping the uterus intact.
Uterine fibroid treatment without surgery, in this process, unlike surgical treatment, you will not have a large incision, the uterus will not be removed, and a lengthy hospital admission; it’s a minimally invasive procedure done with advanced imaging techniques.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Uterine fibroid embolization in Malad is largely a day care one and takes a few hours.
- Consultation and Diagnosis:
The treatment starts with Dr. Kunal Arora meeting for consultation. Depending on size, location, and number of fibroids, an Ultrasound or an MRI scan may be advised to assess it further. - Local Anaesthesia:
Local anaesthesia is given along with a sedative so that the patient can feel relaxed. - Catheter-based procedure:
Under local anaesthesia, the doctor can then pass a fine catheter through a small incision in the groin or wrist, which is maneuvered to reach the blood vessels in the uterus, the uterine arteries. - Blocking the blood supply to fibroids:
Through this catheter, small particles are injected that block off the blood supply to the fibroids, so they cannot obtain blood supply and begin to shrink; the symptoms can be alleviated. - Recovery and Discharge:
Uterine fibroid embolization surgery in Malad is usually a day procedure, and the patients are allowed to go home the same day.
Benefits of Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatment
Women who choose to undergo uterine fibroid embolization in Malad may benefit from the following:
- No open surgery performed
- No sutures or stitches required
- Faster recovery compared to the surgical option
- Reduced duration of hospitalization
- Preservation of the uterus
- Minimal pain and discomfort
- Complications are fewer compared to the surgical option
- Effective treatment for symptomatic heavy bleeding and pelvic pressure
Due to the above-mentioned benefits, more women opt for the embolization of fibroids in Malad over the surgical option.
Recovery After the Procedure
The healing period after uterine fibroid treatment without surgery in Malad under the guidance of Dr Kunal Arora is much faster compared to open surgery. Most patients feel slight pain and cramps, which last for some days and can be managed with medications.
Soon, most patients would be able to do their normal activities. The fibroids keep on reducing over the next few months, and relief is seen with the reduction in the symptoms.
Why Choose Dr. Kunal Arora for Fibroid Embolization?
Looking for the most suitable, efficient, and safest Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, who can treat you to the best? Contact Dr Kunal Arora for uterine fibroid treatment without surgery in Malad,
- An experienced Interventional Radiologist: Skilled in the precise use of imaging and instrumentation for vascular embolisation, fibroid embolisation, and other interventional radiology procedures.
- Image-Guided procedure: A state of the art image-guided procedure with the fibroid clearly identified so that treatment is delivered with very little risk to healthy tissue surrounding the fibroid.
- Scarless, minimally invasive procedure: This procedure is stitch-free and incision-free, which can be beneficial to patient care compared to surgical treatment.
- Day care procedure with quicker recovery: Day care treatment of fibroid in Malad, performed by Dr. Kunal Arora, the patient can go home the same day, and can recover quicker, unlike conventional surgery.
- Personalized Treatment Planning: All patients are offered an individualized treatment protocol. Treatment choice is based on the clinical presentation of the patient, the size of fibroids, patients ‘ general health, and fertility intentions.
- Improved Quality of Life: This procedure is very useful in alleviating symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pressure in the pelvis, and pelvic pain, resulting in the woman feeling more comfortable and regaining her confidence and quality of life.
Dr. Kunal Arora, who is an experienced uterine fibroid embolization in Malad, especially offers safe and modern options for fibroids, giving you individualized treatment choices for women using fibroid embolization with minimal invasion.
