Transcervical fibroid ablation, often performed using the Sonata System, is one of the newest tools in fibroid treatment. Transcervical fibroid ablation uses radiofrequency energy to destroy fibroid tissue, while preserving the uterus. “We use an ultrasound handpiece and enter through the vagina and
How the Sonata Treatment Restored Quality of Life for a Patient with Uterine Fibroids
The side effects of uterine fibroids ruled Brandy Addis’s life. Brandy has a history of cramping and heavy periods that would last seven to 10 days. Over the last couple of years, her symptoms and experiences were worsening with her period occurring twice a month. The last few years were so awful
Transcervical Radiofrequency Ablation (TFA) Highlighted in Washington Post
“The problem with fibroids is that they often are not taken very seriously,” says Taraneh Shirazian, director of the Center for Fibroid Care at NYU Langone Health. “Many women are counseled to wait until menopause or have a hysterectomy and are not offered every option.” The Washington Post
Uterine Fibroids Were No Match for Marilee
Marilee Calamas is a family nurse practitioner who was the picture of good health – except for her heavy periods caused by uterine fibroids, which made day-to-day activities impossible during her menstrual cycle. Fortunately, she was a candidate for [the Sonata treatment,] a minimally invasive