Fibroids1: Why are so many women not taking advantage of UFE as an option for uterine fibroids?
Dr. Richard Reed: When women experience symptoms from fibroids they typically seek treatment from a gynecologist. They are often unaware of what an interventional radiologist is or how we can help with symptomatic fibroids. For example, if a woman has severe vaginal bleeding, she would typically call her gynecologist. It is unlikely that a gynecologist will refer a problem to an interventional radiologist if they know they can treat the problem with a surgical procedure.
In the future I hope that patients are referred to UFE specialists. Web sites like fibroids1.com are very beneficial to disseminate information and help women understand their options.
Dr. Richard Reed: When women experience symptoms from fibroids they typically seek treatment from a gynecologist. They are often unaware of what an interventional radiologist is or how we can help with symptomatic fibroids. For example, if a woman has severe vaginal bleeding, she would typically call her gynecologist. It is unlikely that a gynecologist will refer a problem to an interventional radiologist if they know they can treat the problem with a surgical procedure.
In the future I hope that patients are referred to UFE specialists. Web sites like fibroids1.com are very beneficial to disseminate information and help women understand their options.
Dr. Richard Reed
Dr. Richard Reed is an interventional radiologist currently working at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. Dr. Reed is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Southern California, School of Medicine and is very active in the medical community, such as his participation in the National Uterine Fibroid Embolization Task Force. Dr. Reed advocates for the public awareness of interventional radiology, and he is working towards a future where women know all of their options in dealing with symptomatic fibroids. We are honored to present Fibroids1 readers with an interview from Dr. Reed.
Dr. Richard Reed
Dr. Richard Reed is an interventional radiologist currently working at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. Dr. Reed is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Southern California, School of Medicine and is very active in the medical community, such as his participation in the National Uterine Fibroid Embolization Task Force. Dr. Reed advocates for the public awareness of interventional radiology, and he is working towards a future where women know all of their options in dealing with symptomatic fibroids. We are honored to present Fibroids1 readers with an interview from Dr. Reed.
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