Information about uterine fibroids
Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit & Endoscopy Training Centre
University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
London NW3 2QG, UK
Movies of surgical procedures
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You
have probably had an ultrasound scan before as it is
a very common investigation. A pelvic scan can be done
abdominally or via the vagina. The procedure is quick,
painless and gives a very useful image of your uterus
(womb) and ovaries. Apart from fibroids, ultrasound
can also diagnose polyps, thickened endometrium (lining
of the uterus), and ovarian cysts.