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Non-invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Recover fast from your fibroids with ExAblate

The non-invasive, outpatient fibroid treatment alternative to hysterectomy, myomectomy and UAE. ExAblate treats uterine fibroids (myomas) using MR-guided focused ultrasound. More than 3,500 women have already undergone this innovative procedure.

Why choose the ExAblate fibroid treatment?

  • It's non-invasive - so there's no cutting or general anesthesia
  • It's an outpatient procedure - so there's no hospital stay
  • It has FDA approval - so it's safe for use and reduces the risk of side effects
  • And - there's a short recovery time - you'll be back on your feet in 1-3 days.

What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids (non-cancerous tumors) are quite common - affecting between 20-50% of women of childbearing age. While many women do not experience any problems, symptoms can be severe enough to require treatment. Read more about fibroids.


What are the key symptoms of fibroids?

  • Heavy and prolonged periods
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Lower back or leg pain
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Need for frequent urination caused by bladder pressure
  • Feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen

What fibroid treatments are available?
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Videos

Uterine fibroids video

See how Focused Ultrasound treatment works 5MB video


NEW Listen to doctors & a patient talk about non-invasive treatment for uterine fibroids at "Around Our Town" show 22.5MB video


Listen to women talk about their ExAblate treatment 17MB video

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News

April, 2008
Center For Women's Care Offers Fibroid Treatment New To Atlanta, FDA Says Proven Noninvasive Ultrasound Treatment Offers Significant Advantages

April, 2008
Non-invasive treatment for fibroids

March, 2008
New Non-Invasive Option Available to Treat Fibroid Tumors

More News >>

 

Downloads

Download a pamphlet about Focused Ultrasound Treatment
1MB PDF


Tell your doctor about ExAblate Fibroid Treatment
O.5MB PDF

 


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