FREE Phone Screening
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
If yes, you could be one of the many women suffering from uterine fibroids.
• Heavy menstrual periods
• Pain between and/or during periods
• Difficulty or frequent urinating
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Constipation
• Pain during and/or after intercourse
• Back or leg pain
• Distension or bloating
Request a FREE phone screening to find out if you qualify for non-surgical treatment of your fibroids.
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Fibroids Overview
What are Fibroids?
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus, or womb. Fibroids develop from the smooth muscular tissue of the womb. They may grow slowly or quickly, or they may simply stay the same size. However, if they get too large, they may start causing the painful and life-altering symptoms listed above.
Who Can Get Fibroids?
Fibroids are very common. As many as 3 out of 4 women will develop fibroids during their lifetimes. Most are unaware they have fibroids. Sometimes, doctors will accidentally discover fibroids during a routine pelvic or pregnancy exam, and then refer their patients to a specialist to have the fibroids treated.
Diagnosing Fibroids
The specialists at Fibroid Institute are experts at accurately and quickly diagnosing fibroids. Telehealth options are available. A physical exam and vaginal access is not required. After reviewing your medical history and discussing your symptoms at your consultation appointment, an ultrasound imaging test will determine whether or not you have fibroids. In some cases, you may also need an MRI.
Our practice is 100% dedicated to fibroid treatment. Experience matters.
Risk Factors for Fibroids
Fibroids are commonly associated with the following factors:
Women Ages 30-50
Fibroids tend to appear most commonly in women in this age range.
Black Women
Black women are at a higher risk for fibroids.
Mother with Fibroids
If your mother had fibroids, it increases the chance of you having fibroids.
Unbalanced Diet
Eating a lot of red meat and ham but not many vegetables.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
A Non-Surgical Treatment for Fibroids
Our number one patient-preferred treatment option is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). This is a state-of-the-art procedure that requires no surgery, no incision, and no vaginal access. See why UFE is the right choice for you to become Fibroid Free and take your life back:
UFE is Patient Preferred
Uterine Fibroid Embolization stops blood supply to the fibroids so it is unnecessary to remove the uterus.
UFE is Minimally Invasive
While the patient given medication to feel sleepy and comfortable, UFE is done through a puncture the size of a grain of rice. It heals with almost no scarring.
UFE Has Quick Recovery
The recovery time is just 7-10 days, shorter than a hysterectomy, so you can get back to your life and work quickly and with less pain.
Covered by most major insurances and Medicare.
Direct access to fibroid doctors. Unmatched, highly specialized patient care.
Meet Our Fibroid Experts
Dr. Suzanne Slonim, Dr. Cathryn Shaw, Dr. Danny Chan, and Dr. John Fischer are board certified interventional radiologists, trained to perform minimally invasive procedures with x-ray guidance. These experts are highly experienced UFE specialists at our 100% fibroid-focused practice.
The doctors have completed more than 40,000 interventional radiology cases over the course of 30+ years of experience, making this team extremely qualified. By performing UFE in-office, Drs. Chan, Fischer, Shaw, and Slonim are fulfilling their passion to help women live fibroid free without major surgery.
Find out why so many women turn to Drs. Slonim, Fischer, Chan, and Shaw with the Fibroid Institute team, for non-surgical uterine fibroid treatment at area Dallas fibroid clinics in North Texas and area Houston fibroid clinics in South Texas.
“When you need treatment for your fibroids, you want a doctor you can talk to. You want someone who understands you. You want someone you can trust. We are going to take the time to explain everything, tell you all the alternatives, and answer all your questions. We’ve helped thousands of women bothered by fibroids. We are on your side.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few questions that come up regularly about fibroid treatment:
Do All Cases of Fibroids Require Treatment?
No. Treatment is only required in 10% to 20% of fibroid cases. Most fibroid cases don’t cause any symptoms.
How Do I Prepare for the UFE Procedure?
We will carefully explain what the instructions are before the procedure, and we’ll provide you with written instructions too.
Can This Prevent a Hysterectomy?
Yes. The UFE procedure may reduce the need for hysterectomy substantially. 1/3 of all hysterectomies in the U.S. are linked to fibroids.
What If I Feel Anxiety Before the Procedure?
A mild sedative is given an hour before the procedure to help you relax. This helps ease nerves considerably.
Can I Have UFE If I Still Want to Get Pregnant?
It is possible to have a normal pregnancy, normal delivery, and normal baby after having the procedure. However, there is a small amount of evidence that suggests a slightly higher miscarriage rate if you have a UFE. If given the option to have another treatment for your fibroids, that may be safer until further data is available about pregnancy after UFE. If a woman has been told that hysterectomy is her only treatment option, we would be happy to discuss the possibility of UFE with her.
Patient Testimonials
See and hear how UFE has improved the lives of our patients:
“My doctor told me I needed a hysterectomy”
“I should have had this done years ago”
“I’m literally pain free”
“A hysterectomy did not fit into my work life”
