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Fibroid tumors

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60 year old
Condition:
Fibroid tumors

Chief complaint of abdominal pain and pressure. Patient’s last normal menstrual period was at age 48. She refused a hysterectomy, but was told this was her only option since the fibroid was too large to remove and preserve the uterus.

Fibroid tumor and uterus being removed from the abdominal cavity...size approximated a 15 pound turkey
Fibroid tumor and uterus being removed from the abdominal cavity...size approximated a 15 pound turkey
The fibroid tumor and uterus is completely removed from abdominal cavity
The fibroid tumor and uterus is completely removed from abdominal cavity
Fibroid being removed from uterus
Fibroid being removed from uterus
Fibroid tumor completely removed from uterus, ready for pathology
Fibroid tumor completely removed from uterus, ready for pathology

 

Fibroids (>200)

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50 year old
Condition:
Fibroids (>200)
Left Ovarian Mass, Endometrial Polyp

Huge pelvic mass up to chest area, could not sleep on stomach, constant urinary frequency, excessive bleeding

Very large grotesquely deformed uterus due to fibroid tumors.
Very large grotesquely deformed uterus due to fibroid tumors.
Another view again noting deformed uterus due to fibroids.
Another view again noting deformed uterus due to fibroids.
Normal ovary and fallopian tube in center of picture. The Right side of the uterus represents the front portion of the body of the uterus.
Normal ovary and fallopian tube in center of picture. The Right side of the uterus represents the front portion of the body of the uterus.
Uterus being divided. Note location of normal ovary on the left.
Uterus being divided. Note location of normal ovary on the left.
Fibroid tumor removed (1 of 200).
Fibroid tumor removed (1 of 200).

Welcome to The Institute for Female Alternative Medicine, Los Angeles CA

Dr. Tirso del Junco Jr. founded The Institute for Female Alternative Medicine nearly two decades ago in order to provide women with an alternative to hysterectomy. We realize confronting your illness is a brave first step toward reclaiming your body. It is our goal to educate you about your disease, so you can feel free to make choices that concern your body. Our friendly and supportive staff is dedicated to your comfort, safety and healing and is able to answer any questions you might have regarding Female Alternative Surgery. Beginning with our clinic's front door, feel free to come in and have a look around. We've created a virtual tour of our clinic to help you feel comfortable … Read More

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