Uterine artery embolization is a non-surgical outpatient procedure for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids
At least 25% of all women develop benign uterine growths called fibroids. Usually fibroids do not cause symptoms, but in many cases they can cause excess menstrual bleeding, pain, heaviness and discomfort. When symptoms become severe, may women choose to have them removed. Procedures most often used to treat fibroids are [...]
Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications
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Introduction
Surgical Anatomy = and Technique
INTRODUCTION
Uterine myomas are the most common tumors of the female genital tract. = Hysterectomy has been a very common therapy in patients who have completed reproduction. In fact, uterine myomas = account for 20% of the 650,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the United States. Interest in uterine = preservation [...]
Laparoscopic Myomectomy is a Safe Procedure
r. J. B. Dubuisson began the great debated entitled Laparoscopic Myomectomy is a Safe Procedure by outlining the conditions under which laparoscopic myomectomy is a safe procedure.
Dr. Dubuisson stated that there is is a great demand from patients for minimally invasive surgery and it is important that the surgeon apply certain [...]
Surgical versus Medical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence can be divided into urge incontinence, stress incontinence (urethral hypermobility) and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency, mixed incontinence and overflow incontinence.
Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) is also called Type III stress incontinence, low pressure urethra and drainpipe urethra. The risk factors for this are advanced age, radiation and prior incontinence surgery. [...]
Menopause a time for reflection, a time for growth
Menopause is the beginning of a new stage in your life. It is also a time when you can improve the way that you live. It is a time when you begin to face new health concerns. As you get closer to menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. [...]
PMS and Menopause
PMS and Menopause If you suffer from PMS or if you are over 40 and concerned about the menopausal changes that will occur, please come in to discuss your alternatives with Dr. Carter. Natural hormone therapy can be tailored to your individual needs.
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Organ Preserving/Laparoscopic/Same Day Therapy
Organ Preserving/Laparoscopic/Same Day Therapy With your active life-style, you’ll be glad to know that, if surgery is required, we provide minimally invasive, outpatient or short stay, therapies for the treatment of fibroids, abnormal bleeding problems, pelvic and abdominal pains, reconstructive pelvic surgery, stress incontinence and ovarian tumors. Dr. Carter’s pioneering [...]
Asthma
Asthma State of the art testing and evaluation, such as pulmonary function testing, is available for asthmatics. If you haven’t had a recent evaluation, call for an appointment today.
Weight Control Diet
Weight Control Diet, exercise, nutritional counseling from a “holistic” point of view are available at the office. Together, with careful evaluation and treatment for thyroid conditions, glucose intolerance and proper use of natural hormones, we design a very sensible approach to your figure-management needs. You will be pleased with the results [...]
Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis
Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Dr. Carter’s monograph on Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Management has now been published and is available for reading in our office. If you or a friend suffer form chronic pelvic pain, recent advances in the area of muscular, skeletal and myofascial causes of pelvic pain [...]
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