Resource Directory for information on uterine fibroids
Multimedia information sources
Pictures and drawings of fibroids
Images of treatments
Presentations of treatments
General information sources
Internet Groups
Books
Publications
Links to user-friendly
multimedia sources for information about uterine fibroids:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/uterinefibroids/htm/index.htm
This interactive tutorial on uterine fibroids has been produced
by the Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by
the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides
background information on uterine fibroids and covers anatomy, clinical
signs and symptoms, complications, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug- in.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hysterectomy/htm/index.htm
This interactive tutorial about hysterectomy has been produced by the
Patient Education Institute, and made available on the Web by the National
Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus service. The tutorial provides background
information about hysterectomy and covers anatomy, clinical signs and
symptoms, complications, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Viewing this
tutorial requires Flash plug- in.
http://www.obgyn.net/hysterectomy-alternatives/mrgfus/presentation/index.html?slide=#
Slide show presentation of non-invasive treatment with MrgFus, includes
actual photos of uterine fibroids and diagrams describing the procedure,
prepared by Elizabeth Stewart, Clinical Director, centre for Uterine
Fibroids, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Associate Professor, Harvard
Medical School
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/uterinefibroids.html
This page on the National Library of Medicine MEDLINEplus website has
links to videos of treatments for uterine fibroids: abdominal myomectomy,
uterine fibroid embolization.
http://mediaactive.info/insightec/
Videos of non-invasive surgical removal of uterine fibroids with MrgFus
including patient testimonials, news clips and professional seminars
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Pictures and Drawings of
uterine fibroids
http://www.ucsf.edu/fibroids/background.html
University of California at San Francisco Women’s Health centre
site explains uterine fibroids with easy-to-understand terms and drawings
http://www.med.harvard.edu/publications/Women/Aug_1995/images/fibroids.gif
Drawing of the different types of uterine fibroids
http://www.ivf-infertility.com/infertility/causes/uterine.php
Photo of a uterus with multiple fibroids
http://www.nuff.org/health_uterinefibroids.htm
Drawing of the different types of uterine fibroids
http://www.mypregnancyplace.com/assets/images/tubal_surg4_LGa.jpg
Photo of fibroids that have been removed
http://www.tufts.edu/sackler/cmdb/castellot-lab.htm
Uterine fibroid pathology and physiology
http://www4.umdnj.edu/cswaweb/rad_teach/utefib.html
Radiograph of uterine fibroid
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Images of treatment for uterine
fibroids
MrgFUS
http://obgyn.adv100.com/obgyn/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=114065
Uterine Artery Embolization – UAE
http://www.fibroiduae.com/fibro3a.html#index
MRI of uterus pre- and post-embolization procedure
Myomectomy
Laparoscopoic myomectomy
http://www.ysaobgyn.com/pictures_fibroids.html
http://www.fibroidspecialist.co.uk/fibroids.htm
Abdominal myomectomy
http://www.obgyn.net/hysterectomy-alternatives/?page=/ah/articles/indman_ab_myo
Vaginal myomectomy
http://www.obgyn.net/hysterectomy-alternatives/?page=/ah/articles/goldfarb_lap
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
http://www.fibroids.uk.net/myomectomy_h.htm
Pelviscopic myomectomy
http://www.histeroscopia.med.br/imagespmss.htm
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Presentations
http://www.obgyn.net/english/pubs/features/presentations/fouda22/LEIOMYOMAS.ppt
The management of uterine fibroids
http://www.lhup.edu/asmith7/womenshealth/Pelvic
Mass00.ppt
Pelvic masses
http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/rx_files/obgyn/uaevlm_poster_10_12_034546.ppt
Pregnancy outcomes following treatment for uterine fibroids
MRgFUS
http://www.obgyn.net/hysterectomy-alternatives/mrgfus/presentation/index.html?slide=#
Uterine Artery Embolization – UAE
http://www.fibroids.co.uk/doctor_walker/articles.html
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a741407026~db=all~order=pagehttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uterine-artery-embolization/UF00021
http://gyn.pusanpaik.or.kr/File/F_Abstract/58.ppt
Laparoscopoic myomectomy
http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/ceweb/conditions/woh/0814/0814_I18.jsp
http://www.library.nhs.uk/GuidelinesFinder/ViewResource.aspx?resID=30741
HIFU
http://publications.npl.co.uk/npl_web/pdf/dql_ac15.pdf
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Sources for general information
about uterine fibroids
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uterine-fibroids/DS00078
Overview and various short articles about uterine fibroids: signs and
symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications,
treatment and prevention
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uterine-fibroids/UF99999
Health Decision Guide provides information about women’s health
in general and uterine fibroids more specifically, testimonials from
women who have fibroids, easy-to-understand in-depth explanations about
a women’s reproductive system, doctors answer FAQ’s
http://www.nuff.org/health_uterinefibroids.htm
The National Uterine Fibroids Foundation website provides basic information
about fibroids, including an illustration of fibroid types. They have
a link to an online chat room and access to transcripts of chats with
medical professionals
http://www.fibroids.net/
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, a teaching affiliate of
Harvard Medical School, provides clinical and research information for
patients with links to other resources
http://www.sirweb.org/patPub/uterine.shtml
Society of interventional radiology provides general information with
clear explanations of treatment options
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic777.htm
General information with actual ultrasound and MRI images of uterine
fibroids
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3319.htm
An article about myomectomy procedures, intended for medical professionals,
includes photographs and links to other informational sources.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/p040003.html
Brief overview of information related to FDA approval of Exablate2000
for non-invasive treatment of fibroids with links to sites explaining
other treatment options
http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Uterine_Fibroids.html
Health publisher provides a list of books on uterine fibroids with a
links to sellers
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Internet Groups
http://groups.yahoo.com/adultconf?dest=/group/uterinefibroids/
Uterine Fibroids eGroup is sponsored by the National Uterine Fibroids
Foundation and is an email and web based discussion group for individuals
interested in researching and discussing all methods of alternative
treatments for uterine fibroids
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Books
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/104-5411627-7311134?url=
index%3Dblended&field-keywords=uterine+fibroids&Go.x=8&Go.y=7
Direct link to books about uterine fibroids available on amazon.com
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?
WRD=uterine+fibroids&userid=eV2MsRkCZd&cds2Pid=9481
Direct link to books about uterine fibroids available on barnesandnoble.com
http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Uterine_Fibroids.html
Health publisher provides a list of books on uterine fibroids with a
links to sellers
http://www.gynsecondopinion.com/fibroids.htm
Excerpts from a book written by a gynecologist who specialises in alternative
treatments for uterine fibroids
A list of helpful and informative books about uterine
fibroids:
The Fibroid Book by Francis L. Hutchins, MD
Fibroids: The Complete Guide to Taking Charge of Your
Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Well-Being by Johanna Skilling
Fibroid tumours and Endometriosis by Susan M. Lark, MD
The First Year--Fibroids: An Essential Guide for the Newly
Diagnosed by Johanna Skilling
It's a Sistah Thing: A Guide to Understanding and Dealing
with Fibroids for Black Women by Monique R. Brown
The No-Hysterectomy Option: Your Body--Your Choice, Revised
and Updated by Herbert A. Goldfarb, Judith Greif (contributor)
The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Uterine Fibroids:
A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by James N. Parker,
MD and Philip M. Parker, PhD
Uterine Fibroids: What Every Woman Needs to Know by Nelson
H. Stringer, MD
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Publications
http://www.webmd.com/hw/uterine_fibroids/hw183462-Bib.asp
Link to medical professional articles about uterine fibroids
http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/SearchResults.aspx?q=Uterine+fibroids&scope=NLH&page=5
Link to articles about uterine fibroids from the National Library for Health
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