You don't have to suffer from uterine fibroids
Fibroids can be cured using a non surgical minimally invasive technique recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence that typically takes one hour. The success rate is over 95%.
Uterine Fibroids can be cured by a straightforward
1 hour clinical procedure
The procedure is explained at length on this website
On this website
DR. W.J. Walker
presents information on curing uterine fibroids by Uterine Fibroid Embolization
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Uterine Fibroid Symptoms
Uterine fibroid symptoms include heavy bleeding between or during your periods, pain in the pelvis or lower back, increased menstrual cramping, increased urination, pain during intercourse, menstruation that lasts longer than usual, pressure or fullness in your lower abdomen and swelling or enlargement of the abdomen.
Read moreWhat Fibroids are
Uterine fibroids are benign growths of the uterine muscle. Most fibroids do not cause any problems and do not require treatment but some can cause heavy periods leading to anaemia. If they grow large they can press adjacent organs such as the bladder leading to frequency of urination and the bowel causing constipation and bloating. They may press on nerves causing backache and sciatica and can cause bulging of the abdomen.
Read morethe Cure
I specialise in a one hour procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization which I have performed at the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital and The London Clinic, Harley Street over 2,800 times with a total success rate of over 95%. UFE was passed for routine use by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence in 2007 and has since been elevated to a Best Practice Tariff by the NHS. I have been awarded an NHS Silver Merit Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award for my work.
Read moreThe 1 hour procedure
Using a local anaesthetic and mild sedation a micro catheter is inserted into an artery in the right groin and into the two arteries that supply the uterus. Tiny particles of Poly Vinyl Alcohol are injected into the uterine artery and carried to the vessels supplying the fibroids so they become silted up depriving the fibroid of blood so they die and shrink. PVA is an inert harmless material which has been used to occlude vessels in other parts of the body for
Read moreWhy Wasn't I Told?
We conducted a small trial among 100 of our patients and found that 25% had not been told about UFE by their gynaecologist. Some were even given misleading information. Often the easy option is seen as hysterectomy because "That's the way we've always done it". Hysterectomy is not trivial and has disadvantages including the inability to have children. Many of my patients have gone on to have successful pregnancies and now have the families they always wanted.
Read moreIs It free Under the NHS?
Waiting lists can be substantial although I do work pro bono. If you have an insurance provider please check that they will cover your consultation, ultrasound and MRI scans, blood tests, follow up consultations and a minimum of 2 scans after the procedure. For more information on self funding please telephone 07795 643019 Read more
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More Information Regarding Self Funding
For more information regarding self funding prices at The London Clinic, Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital or any other private clinic contact Dr. Walker's Executive Assitant on 07795 643019 or via email: wjwalker@uk-consultants.co.uk
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