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What Should I Know About Fibroids and Polyps?

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WHAT ARE FIBROIDS AND POLYPS?

Fibroids 101

Uterine fibroids are almost always benign (non-cancerous) growths made of the same smooth muscular tissue of the uterus (the myometrium). When those muscle cells grow abnormally, they can form into a firm rubbery mass that sticks out from the surrounding tissue. You can have a single or multiple fibroid(s). They can grow slowly, quickly or remain the same size. Fibroids can even shrink on their own. They can also range in size, from a tiny seed to a large mass the size of a grapefruit! And they can grow in different places in your uterus; hence their various names, like pedunculated, submucosal, intramural and subserosal fibroids.*

Fortunately, uterine fibroids rarely, if ever, develop into cancer1 — and in many cases, they can be easily removed by your doctor.

Fibroids

* The MyoSure system is not indicated for the removal of intramural and subserosal fibroids.

 

Polyps 101

Uterine polyps are bulges of tissue that grow on the uterine lining (endometrium). Polyps form when the same kind of cells as the lining itself start growing abnormally. They can range in size from a few centimeters (the size of a small seed) up to the size of a golf ball.2 Your doctor will evaluate your specific requirements based on the size and location of your polyp(s).

Polyps

 

Have you been diagnosed with fibroids or polyps? This guide may help you ask your doctor the right questions.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

How do I know if I have fibroids or polyps?

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References

1. https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/uterine-fibroids#g 2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-polyps/basics/definition/con-20027472

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The MyoSure® tissue removal system, consisting of the MyoSure tissue removal devices (LITE, REACH, XL) and MyoSure controller, is intended for hysteroscopic intrauterine procedures by trained gynecologists to resect and remove tissue including submucous myomas, endometrial polyps, and retained products of conception. The MyoSure MANUAL hysteroscopic tissue removal device is intended for intrauterine use by a trained gynecologist to hysteroscopically resect and remove tissue, including focal lesions such as endometrial polyps and retained products of conception. MyoSure products are not appropriate for patients who are or may be pregnant, or are exhibiting pelvic infection, cervical malignancies, or previously diagnosed uterine cancer.

For more details on risks and benefits of the MyoSure system, MyoSure MANUAL tissue removal device, MyoSure hysteroscope and the Aquilex® fluid control system, please consult their respective IFUs.


The Fluent® fluid management system is intended to provide liquid distension of the uterus during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, and to monitor the volume differential between the irrigation fluid flowing into and out of the uterus while providing drive, control and suction for hysteroscopic morcellators.

The Fluent fluid management system may not be used to introduce fluids into the uterus when hysteroscopy is contraindicated. The system should not be used to remove pathologies from pregnant patients or patients exhibiting pelvic infection, cervical malignancies, or previously diagnosed endometrial cancer. For detailed benefit and risk information, including contraindications relative to endometrial ablation, please consult the Instructions For Use.

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