More women will notice an improvement in the symptoms of fibroids within six weeks after catheterization, but it takes a few months for total fibroids to shrink completely and the full effect of catheterization is clarified. After a period of three to six months from the catheterization, the uterus and fibroids will shrink by about 40% of the original size.
90% of women who develop symptoms related to the size of their fibroids and who have suffered heavy bleeding from their fibroids will have significant improvement and are satisfied with the results. In contrast, 10% of women who have a catheter will continue to have irritating symptoms and this usually requires further treatment.
90% of women who develop symptoms related to the size of their fibroids and who have suffered heavy bleeding from their fibroids will have significant improvement and are satisfied with the results. In contrast, 10% of women who have a catheter will continue to have irritating symptoms and this usually requires further treatment.
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Fibroids of the uterus