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Non-invasive Treatment for Myoma
MR guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery
...for improved quality of life

Recover fast from your myomas with ExAblate

The non-invasive, outpatient myoma treatment alternative to hysterectomy, myomectomy and UAE. ExAblate treats uterine myomas using MR-guided focused ultrasound. More than 4,000 women have already undergone this innovative procedure.

Why choose the ExAblate myoma 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 myoma?

Uterine myoma (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 myoma.


What are the key symptoms of myoma?

  • 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 myoma treatments are available?
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Videos

Uterine fibroids video

Video of how MR Guided Focused Ultrasound works 5MB video


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


Listen to women talk about their uterine myoma ExAblate 2000 treatment 17MB video

Read more patient stories

 

 

News

December, 2008
ExAblate for treating uterine fibroids on 2WomensHealth.com

October, 2008
Major surgery versus ultrasound treatment:  insurance makes the difference, Getting better with Dr. Val

October, 2008
A girl's best friend – Imaging Economics Women's Imaging: Ultrasound

More News >>

 

Downloads

Download a pamphlet about Focused Ultrasound Treatment
1MB PDF


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

 


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ExAblate MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment for uterine myomas.
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