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  What Is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

  November 30, 2021

  Pelvic congestion syndrome is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women. Learn more about treatments that target varicose veins in your pelvic organs.Read More

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  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

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  Targeting Deadly Tumors in Unborn Babies

  February 19, 2019

  Pioneered at UPMC, a new technique using microcoil embolization shows early promise in treating inoperable placental tumorsWatch Now

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  What Are MRI and MRA Scans?

  March 30, 2016

  MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect.Read More

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  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: magnetic resonance angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, MRA, MRI

  

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  Fibroid Treatment Options

  October 3, 2015

  Many women have uterine fibroids. Most don't cause any symptoms, but if yours do, you have a few fibroids treatment options. Learn more.Learn More

  Categorized as: Women's Health

  Tagged with: Fibroids, fibroids treatment, MRI, tumors, ultrasound, uterine fibroids, uterus fibroids

  

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  Infographic: Five Facts about Fibroids

  October 1, 2015

  Fibroids are usually benign, but can cause many uncomfortable symptoms. Here are five facts facts you need to know.Learn More

  Categorized as: Women's Health

  Tagged with: Fibroids, medical mondays, reproductive health, women's health

  

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  Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  September 21, 2021

  The more you understand about liver cancer, the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions about your care. Learn about the treatment options.Read More

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  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: abdominal pain, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, tumor

  

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  Video: Dr. Rabih Chaer Discusses Deep Vein Thrombosis

  March 15, 2015

  Learn more about deep vein thrombosis in this video featuring Rabih Chaer, MD.Learn More

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: deep vein thrombosis, dvt, pulmonary embolism, symptoms of dvt, ultrasound, video

  

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  Painful Menstrual Cramps: Fibroids or Something Worse?

  February 10, 2015

  Painful menstrual cramps are common. But if they're getting worse, you may need to see a doctor to rule out fibroids and other potentially serious causes.Learn More

  Categorized as: Women's Health

  Tagged with: awful cramps, birth control, embolization, endometriosis, Fibroids, hormone therapy, intrauterine device, IUD, ovarian cysts, Painful menstrual cramps, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, sexually transmitted disease, tumors, uterine fibroid embolization

  

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  Fibroid Treatment Centers

  March 23, 2014

  As many as three out of 4 women are diagnosed with fibroid tumors. Learn more about fibroid treatment centers and the options they provide to patients.Learn More

  Categorized as: Women's Health

  Tagged with: diagnostic tests, Fibroid Treatment Center, Fibroids, gynecology, hysterectomy, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Richard Guido MD, Robin Eberle, uterine fibroid tumors, UTF