Archive for January, 2010
Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010We recently had a patient in the office who was diagnosed and treated 10 years ago for fibroid tumors and endometriosis. She had experienced early menopausal symptoms of hot flashes and mood swings. At that time her naturopath recommended a bio-identical estrogen supplement. She was told that hormone therapy would NOT have an effect on any [...]
Treating Fibroid Tumors with MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound Therapy
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010MRgFUS is a relatively new technique in treating fibroid tumors. The MRI technology is used to locate the tumor and ultrasound beams are passed through the skin to ablate or destroy the fibroid. This is a minimally invasive procedure, however long term effectiveness is still being determined. The concern is whether the entire tumor can [...]