A myomectomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove uterine fibroids, or tumors in the uterus that may be causing infertility.
Uterine fibroids can occur within the uterine cavity, in the mucous layer, or in the muscle (A). To remove them by myomectomy, an incision is made into the woman's lower abdomen (B). An incision is made in the uterus over the tumor (C), and it is removed (D). ( Illustration...
Surgeons frequently use laparoscopic power morcellation when they perform a hysterectomy or remove uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous growths on the smooth muscle tissue on the wall of the uterus. The minimally invasive procedure uses a power tool to chop up the tissue of the fibroids or, ...
Here's what you need to know. Reasons for a D&C You may need a D&C for one of several reasons. It's done to: Remove tissue in the uterus. You may need this during or after a miscarriage or abortion or to remove small pieces of your placenta after childbirth. This helps keep you ...
For this reason, sterilization is meant for men and women who do not intend to have children in the future. Types of surgical sterilization include: vasectomy, tubal ligation, STOP (selective tubal occlusion procedure), and hysterectomy. Uterine Fibroids (Benign Tumors of the Uterus) Uterine ...
Doctors can use a pelvic ultrasound to: Find problems with the structure of your uterus or ovaries Look for cancer in your ovaries, uterus, or bladder Find an intrauterine device (IUD) Look for growths like noncancerous tumors,fibroids, or cysts ...
The wand, in turn, emits sound waves that bounce back echoes. The transducer records these echoes and sends them to the computer screen, where a real-time image of the uterus’s inside is developed. ADVERTISEMENT Your doctor can perform SHG without using the saline solution as it is done...
After the umbilical cord is cut, the surgeon will remove your placenta and quickly do a routine check of your reproductive organs. Then you’ll be stitched up with absorbable stitches in your uterus (the kind that won't later need to be removed) and either stitches or staples on the abdom...
fertilizes them with sperm to create an embryo, and implants that embryo into the mother's uterus. In vitro fertilization may also be an option for people who are undergoing certain medical treatments that may affect fertility, and for those trying to avoid passing on a genetic condition. (Ph...
A low-frequency ultrasound has been used to treat various conditions since the 1950s. Among the FDA-approved uses of a therapeutic ultrasound are: Cancer Uterine fibroids Glaucoma Kidney stones Plantar fasciitis Liposuction Bone fractures There can be some significant side effects of using an ultrasou...