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Fibroids Specialist

Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology Our Services Fibroids

Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology

OB-GYNs located in Peninsula Greater Bay Area, Daly City, CA

Fibroids are benign growths that develop in the uterus and may - or may not - cause symptoms. Bay Area Obstetrics & Gynecology offers patients in Daly City, CA, and throughout the San Francisco Bay area the most advanced treatment options for fibroids so women can relieve symptoms and decrease fibroid-related pregnancy risks.

Fibroids Q & A

What are fibroids?

Fibroids are overgrowths of muscle tissue that form in the uterus. They can range in size from about the size of a grape to as large as a melon. The underlying cause of fibroid growth and development is unknown; however, studies indicate a probable link between fibroid growth and changes in hormone levels, and most fibroids stop growing once menopause occurs. Fibroids are more likely to occur in women with a family history of the growths, and some may grow large enough to interfere with pregnancy.

Are fibroids cancerous?

Nearly all fibroids are benign, or non-cancerous.

What kinds of symptoms are associated with fibroids?

Some fibroids cause no symptoms at all, but when symptoms do occur, they can include:

  • Significant cramping during periods

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pelvic pressure

  • Abnormally heavy periods or spotting between periods

  • Painful intercourse

  • Urinary incontinence

What kinds of treatments are available for fibroids?

Unless your fibroids are causing significant symptoms or you're concerned about having fibroids while you're pregnant, they probably won't need to be treated. When treatment is necessary, options include hormone therapy, MRI-guided ultrasound, ablation, uterine artery embolization and surgical removal. Before any treatment is recommended, we'll perform a thorough evaluation of your health and your fibroids to determine which approach would be the most effective.

If I have my fibroids removed, will they come back?

Some fibroids may come back following treatment. Whether or not yours come back will depend on several factors, including the type of treatment you have to remove them.

What is uterine artery embolization?

Uterine artery embolization is a minimally-invasive procedure used to cut off the blood flow from fibroids, so they shrink over time. It can be performed right in the office as an outpatient procedure.

Insurance Providers Accepted

Please note, this is not an all-inclusive list of insurances we accept, contracting with insurance plans can change at any time. Please contact the office to see if we currently accept your plan.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross PPO, EPO & POS
Blue Shield of California
Brown & Toland
CCHP
Cigna
Health Net
Hill Physicians Medical Group
JADE
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
PersCare/PersChoice / Platinum
Sutter Select Plus (BTMG ONLY)
SutterSelect
SutterSelect (UMR) PPO & EPO
Tricare Prime/Select (Authorization Required)
UnitedHealthcare