Newswise For 80% of African American women will develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives, hysterectomy is no longer the only solution. br That S the main point being made by the organizers Fibroid Relief past a unique, first of its kind in the Chicago event, which brings together patients, doctors and support groups to address this common problem, where the main symptoms are pain, abnormal bleeding, frequent urination and painful intercourse. br Each year tens of thousands of women are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, are often faced with the dilemma of supporting symptoms or having a hysterectomy. And American women are not only of Africa at a greater risk of getting fibroids tend to develop at a younger age. br However, the alternatives today are not safe, effective hysterectomy Noninvasive surgery options, not a woman not to cull s uterus or ovaries. The less invasive treatment and also the least known is something called Focused Ultrasound. This therapy uses highfrequency sound of new beams, thousands of them, like sunlight focused through a magnifying glass. br The sound beams pass through healthy tissue without causing damage. But in the converging in place of fibroids that generate enough heat to destroy or reduce them and render them harmless. It S fast, effective and free of pain. br The organizers of the event, a patient advocacy group called fibroma Relief, report that more than 5,000 women worldwide have already guided Focused Ultrasound treatment. And 20 centers in the U.S. now offer this procedure approved by the FDA. br Polefrone Joy, Executive Director of fibroids Socorro, guided Focused Ultrasound predicts will become increasingly popular as women and doctors learn about it. br The reality is that most doctors Not T still aware of this Polefrone says. Or not Become more comfortable with traditional surgical techniques. But we think S important for patients to know all the treatment options including guided Focused Ultrasound so they can choose what s most appropriate for them. br Fibroid Relief at Last event is also an opportunity to learn more about the proposed Chicago fibroids, an initiative led by Dr. Leonard Lawson, MD, and Dr. Richard A. Mintzer, MD, FACR, who will attend the event. Dr. Lawson is an AfricanAmerican gynecologist with experience in the noninvasive fibroid. Chicago fibroids Project invites African American women who have health insurance to go through an evaluation process to see if they are suitable for focused ultrasound treatment, and help with some expenses that insurance companies can not meet. br Uterine fibroids greatly affect a woman S selfesteem, energy, mood, sexual desire, and social welfare, Says Dr. Lawson. I M one of several doctors in the Chicago area who are spreading the word about noninvasive treatments for uterine fibroids to educate women that there are alternatives to surgery, and that women who aren t know that alone. We want to encourage women to start talking about fibroids, and empower them to discuss treatment options with their doctor that best suit them. This event will encourage patients with fibroids who ask many questions, and learn about the experiences of a patient who found relief with guided Focused Ultrasound. br I'm surprised at how well women tolerate the procedure, how quickly they recover, and most importantly, the effectiveness of this procedure is, says Dr. Richard Mintzer, Medical Director of the center where the procedure carried out . br Frances Thomas is a patient seeking treatment with focused ultrasound to initially said there should be a hysterectomy. I looked in my heels and said no to a hysterectomy because she wanted to keep my uterus and I worried that traditional surgery, Says Frances, who was relieved to know that it was appropriate for Focused Ultrasound. I did a lot of research, and now I feel I made the right choice, and my life choices are still open. And what was really amazing is that I returned to work almost immediately. br Fibroid Relief at Last will take place on Tuesday, June 9th from 6 to 8 pm at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Prentice women S Hospital, 250 E. Superior Street, Room LNorte. Free. Families are welcome. Refreshments and snacks provided. br Looking for books, magazines, reports on IC Please visit the ICN Shop at: www.icnsales.com: Your ICN subscription purchases in our shop support these forums, lectures and special events. 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