{"id":46738,"date":"2024-09-09T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?p=46738"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:28:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:28:47","slug":"fibroid-treatment-options-acessa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/fibroid-treatment-options-acessa\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Your Options for Fibroid Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"article\">\n\t<header class=\"header\">\n\t\t<span class=\"type\"><\/span>\t\t<h1>Explore Your Options for Fibroid Treatment<\/h1>\t\t<time>September 9, 2024<\/time>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div id=\"block_2673ab256f51459af9ae020a9bfe9e06\" class=\"shs-block block-news-article entry-content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Over 75% of women will develop fibroids during their childbearing years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These non-cancerous tumors grow within the uterine wall and can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, a constant feeling of fullness or bulk, frequent urination, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDespite the discomfort and impact on quality of life caused by fibroids, many women delay seeking treatment for 3 to 4 years, often due to uncertainty about their options or hope that the symptoms will improve on their own,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/find-a-doctor\/mitchell-jessica-1154740231-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jessica Mitchell, MD<\/a>, FACOG, with <a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-obstetrics-gynecology-midwifery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samaritan Obstetrics, Gynecology &amp; Midwifery<\/a> in Corvallis. \u201cUnfortunately, fibroids grow over time and their associated symptoms typically get worse over the reproductive years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to traditional surgery, a less invasive procedure called Acessa offers significant benefits, including a quicker recovery and less discomfort overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-acessa-how-the-procedure-works\">Acessa \u2013 How the Procedure Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAcessa is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure that uses cutting-edge technology,\u201d said Dr. Mitchell. \u201cOur patients typically experience rapid recovery within 4 to 5 days, minimal blood loss, and can avoid the large incisions associated with traditional surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how it works: First, the surgeon expands the abdomen with gas and inserts a camera and a specialized ultrasound through a few small incisions. The ultrasound is used to precisely locate the fibroids within the uterus. &nbsp;Next, a thin, array is inserted into the fibroid, and radiofrequency energy is used to precisely target and destroy the fibroid tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acessa procedure shrinks the fibroids by about 45 percent and changes the texture of the fibroids from a lacrosse ball to a marshmallow. As a result, patients experience a significant reduction in their symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the key advantages of Acessa is that it preserves the uterus, which is crucial for women who wish to maintain their fertility or avoid major surgery and recovery time,\u201d said Dr. Mitchell. \u201cAdditionally, if a patient ever needs a hysterectomy in the future, having undergone Acessa can make that procedure simpler and safer by reducing the size of the fibroids and blood flow to the tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-treatment\">Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional treatments for fibroids include medication, which can offer temporary relief, and various surgical options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uterine-artery-embolization\">Uterine Artery Embolization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuts off blood supply to fibroids. This is less invasive than the other surgical options, but it is not ideal for preserving fertility and has variable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myomectomy\">Myomectomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Removes fibroids but keeps the uterus, which preserves fertility, but can allow fibroids to regrow. The procedure can involve significant blood loss and a requires a six-week recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hysterectomy\">Hysterectomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Removes the uterus, which eliminates fibroids and symptoms, but requires a six-week recovery and means a woman can no longer get pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are dealing with fibroid symptoms, discuss the <a href=\"https:\/\/gynsurgicalsolutions.com\/patients\/treatment-options\/acessa\/benefits-risks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acessa<\/a> procedure with your health care provider to see if it is the right option for you. Or, contact Samaritan Obstetrics, Gynecology &amp; Midwifery at 541-768-5300 to schedule a consultation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-relaxing-in-backyard-with-coffee-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"A smiling woman relaxes in dappled sunlight on her back patio with a cup of coffee in her hand.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-relaxing-in-backyard-with-coffee-CO.jpg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-relaxing-in-backyard-with-coffee-CO-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-relaxing-in-backyard-with-coffee-CO-120x100.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\t\t<\/aside>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re struggling with uterine fibroids \u2013 you have options. Dr. Jessica Mitchell, Samaritan Obstetrics, Gynecology &amp; Midwifery, explains approaches to treatment including \u201cAcessa,\u201d a less invasive procedure than traditional surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":46824,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":false,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"news-topics":[294],"news-types":[270],"services":[240,252],"specialty":[33],"class_list":["post-46738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","news-topics-womens-health","news-types-feature-article","services-general-surgery","services-obstetrics-gynecology","specialty-gynecology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46738\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46738"},{"taxonomy":"news-topics","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-topics?post=46738"},{"taxonomy":"news-types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-types?post=46738"},{"taxonomy":"services","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services?post=46738"},{"taxonomy":"specialty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/specialty?post=46738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}