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Fibroids (or leiomyomas) are noncancerous growths that form in and around the wall of the uterus, often appearing during childbearing years. While fibroids are typically noncancerous, they can cause pain, vaginal bleeding, heavy periods, pelvic pressure, painful sex, obstructive urinary and bowel symptoms, and reproductive problems in some women.
The doctors at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies will diagnose your fibroids using an ultrasound, MRI or other imaging technique and determine the best treatment based on the fibroid’s size and location.
We may recommend nonsurgical, minimally invasive or surgical options to help shrink your fibroids. One such procedure, called a uterine artery embolization, cuts off the fibroid’s blood supply. This procedure is performed by our interventional radiologists as an outpatient procedure done under light anesthesia.
Treatment options include:
Your gynecologist at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer will recommend the best treatment for your particular situation, making sure you are comfortable every step of the way.
Chronic pelvic pain affects approximately 1 in 7 women. Download our guide to learn more about the sources of pelvic pain and minimally invasive solutions for rapid recovery.
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:08 AM
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | Directions | 28 min |
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 62 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 11 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 37 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 21 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 16 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 6 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 2 min |