We have many many women hoping to preserve their fertility when they arrive for fibroid tumor surgery. Pedunculated tumors are fibroids on a stalk extending from the uterus into the abdomen. They are often assymptomatic pertaining to monthly bleeding, as the endometrial lining is not effected. These are the best tumors to have when considering fertility options, as they do not damage the uterus. The larger pedunculated fibroids become they can press on surrounding tissues and organs and produce abdominal discomfort, bloating and pain, but as mentioned, they do not effect monthly periods. Depending on size, the tumors may be able to be removed via laparoscopy.
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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
Are You A Candidate?
Over 800,000 hysterectomy surgeries are performed each year and up to 80% of them are not needed. If you are interested in our organ preserving surgery, please take the following questionnaire and we will examine your answers and let you know if you are a good … [Read More...]