FIBROIDS (cond.)

HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is the only non surgical procedure to treat uterine fibroids. Ultrasound waves, when focused using a magnifying glass heating of tissue occurs. This principle is used in the hi-tech sophisticated HIFU machine when ultrasound waves are directed at the focal point so as to raise the temperature of the fibroid leading to its destruction. This is a non-invasive outpatient procedure. It is an effective alternative to surgery and hormonal treatment. It is completely non-invasive, no surgery, no anaesthesia and no blood loss. It preserves the cervix and uterus. There’s significant improvement in the quality of life and quickly of life and quick return to normal life. HIFU can be used for all types, ie, submucosal, subserosal and intramural uterine fibroids. These are terms that are used to describe the location of the fibroid within the uterus. More than one fibroid can be treated. Fibroids in a location inaccessible by the focused ultrasound may not be treatable.