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The Fibroid Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides access to a team of specialists who collaborate to offer a range of treatment options for women. Specialty Expertise... The Mass General Fibroid Program combines the expertise of specialists including gynecologists and interventional radiologists to customize care for women. Working closely with each patient, our team collaborates to create a care plan to meet individual medical needs and lifestyle choices. We strive to provide shorter time to diagnosis and treatment, helping women lead active lives. ...Available in One Place Our patients have one point of access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists who offer a variety of treatments and services. During the initial consultation, patients receive a full evaluation and careful assessment of their medical situation. Our care team helps them understand their choices and find an approach that’s right for them. For more information or to request an appointment: 857-238-4733 massgeneral.org/fibroids Dedicated to diagnosing and treating women with uterine fibroids Mass General Fibroid Program

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The Fibroid Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provides access to a team of specialists who collaborate to offer a range of treatment options for women.

Specialty Expertise...The Mass General Fibroid Program combines the expertise of specialists including gynecologists and interventional radiologists to customize care for women. Working closely with each patient, our team collaborates to create a care plan to meet individual medical needs and lifestyle choices. We strive to provide shorter time to diagnosis and treatment, helping women lead active lives.

...Available in One Place Our patients have one point of access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists who offer a variety of treatments and services. During the initial consultation, patients receive a full evaluation and careful assessment of their medical situation. Our care team helps them understand their choices and find an approach that’s right for them.

For more information or to request an appointment:857-238-4733massgeneral.org/fibroids

Dedicated to diagnosing and treating womenwith uterine fibroids

Mass General Fibroid Program

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Treatments and ServicesAt Mass General, women with uterine fibroids have multiple treatment options. Individualized treatment plans may include close observation by specialists before active management, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures that maintain fertility and minimally invasive image-guided procedures.

Treatments and services include:

• Diagnostic imaging

• Minimally invasive surgery

• Myomectomy and hysterectomy

• Uterine fibroid embolization

• Medical treatments

Our nurse coordinator manages all aspects of patients’ care throughout their course of treatment. She is available to schedule appointments, connect patients to resources and answer any questions.

The Mass General Fibroid Program is a collaboration between the the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center within Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Department of Radiology. The program includes infertility specialists, gynecologists, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons, abdominal radiologists and interventional radiologists.

“I wanted to explore other options and the doctor went into detail about all the options available.” Mass General patient with uterine fibroids

Members of the Mass General Fibroid Program TeamDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Department of Radiology

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