If you suffer from painful fibroids, there’s no doubt this was a challenging year for you. Sure, some days are always going to be better than others. However, dealing with consistently heavy or painful periods, questions over which services and procedures to choose from, and navigating the daily stress of living with uterine fibroid symptoms can take a significant toll on your well-being. But now is the perfect time to turn the page. Take the first step toward a healthier, pain-free life by scheduling your fibroid treatment today.
At Fibroid Institute Texas, we treat fibroids using uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), the gold standard in non-surgical fibroid treatment. Compared to surgery options such as a hysterectomy or myomectomy, the process is shorter, and your recovery time is faster. If you schedule your UFE procedure now, you can enjoy the rest of your year fibroid-free.
Imagine a Year Without These Uterine Fibroid Symptoms
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Heavy bleeding, which can be heavy enough to cause anemia
- Irregular menstruation
- Constipation or urinary frequency
- Painful sex
- Pain radiating to the lower back, hip, buttock, thigh, or down the leg
- Bloating and swelling
Researchers estimate that 70-80% of all women develop uterine fibroids between the ages of 35 and 54. However, fibroids can occur in women younger than 35 and until menopause. These non-cancerous growths develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus, and depending on your situation, you may have one or several. Moreover, they could all differ in size and either stay that way or grow at different rates. The growth factor is of particular concern since uterine fibroids can become rather large and lead to painful, life-altering symptoms. That is one reason why fibroid treatment is so important.
Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What Can be Done Today
Have you heard that saying, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today”? When Benjamin Franklin said it, he wasn’t talking about fibroid removal. However, it does apply—especially when you’re dealing with uterine fibroid symptoms. At the start of a new year, sometimes patients think they must wait to have procedures because they have not yet met their insurance deductible.
A deductible is the amount of money patients are responsible for paying out of pocket before their insurance company will start paying for medical expenses such as surgeries, procedures, tests, or doctor visits. However, waiting can delay the time before a single or family deductible is met. It can take longer to pay these smaller expenses with office visits, prescriptions, etc., throughout the year than getting it done early on with one procedure.
The benefits of having a UFE procedure done earlier in the year include:
- Understanding your insurance and satisfying your deductible sooner
- Spend less on medical expenses throughout the year with a met deductible
- Stop the pain, heavy flow, and other fibroid symptoms
- Enjoy your year no longer worrying about fibroids
Don’t Let A Deductible Keep You from Living Pain-Free
Maximize Insurance Benefits
Most insurance companies cover the cost of UFE. Even with a deductible to meet, there are options to keep fibroid removal treatment financially possible. At the top of the list for maximizing your insurance benefits is taking advantage of a Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you may have. HSA is a tax-favored savings account that helps pay medical expenses. Contributions are 100% deductible. Unlike flexible spending accounts (FSA), the money you do not use isn’t forfeited at the end of the year. It continues to grow. If you have not used it yet for 2024, it could be a nice amount of money to get you feeling better now.
FSAs have benefits, too—especially if you do not qualify for an HSA. FSA lets you pay for qualified out-of-pocket healthcare expenses on a pre-tax basis. The money you contribute is not subject to payroll taxes, so you take home more of your paycheck. More importantly, patients with FSAs can continue using the previous year’s money until March. They have until March 15 to use the remaining funds from last year in their FSA and until March 31 to file a claim. Estimates are that more than $400 million is forfeited annually in FSA funds from patients who forget or do not have an opportunity to use their previous year’s funds for medical expenses.
If you have FSA funds, you can use those to pay toward your deductible with the UFE procedure.
Other Financing Options
Our team at Fibroid Institute Texas includes top experienced fibroid doctors in Dallas and Houston areas, specializing in treating uterine fibroid symptoms with UFE. We help patients in all situations as much as possible, including offering financing options. The following options are available for patients with Fibroid Institute:
1. Care Credit
Care Credit is like a credit card. It helps you pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses such as fibroid removal treatments. Once approved, you can keep using it to cover costs not covered by insurance.
2. LightStream
Unlike Care Credit, this is a personal loan and can be used for various medical or personal expenses. But with fixed rates, eligible patients have more flexibility than ever.
3. Peerform
Another loan program that offers unsecured lending at low, fixed rates.
4. Zirtue
Zirtue is a relationship-based lending application that simplifies loans between friends, family, and trusted relationships with automatic ACH loan payments.
Plan Now To Be Free From Fibroids for the Rest of the Year
The key to treating yourself to a new year without uterine fibroid symptoms is to act now. While the UFE procedure only takes about an hour and offers quicker recovery time than surgery (7 days for most patients), you must take a few simple steps to move forward.
1. Consultation
You will need a formal consultation before scheduling your procedure. Doing so allows us to learn more about your specific situation and uterine fibroid symptoms to deliver the best care possible. Telehealth consultations and/or in-office appointments are available. You can easily schedule a consult appointment now.
2. MRI
If we determine after this initial consultation that you are likely a good candidate for the procedure, we will order your pelvic MRI. This imaging process will assess in more detail the appearance, location, size, and vascularity of your fibroids and assist our doctors in planning your treatment.
3. Procedure
UFE is a low-risk alternative to surgery. It offers quicker recovery time because of its ability to shrink fibroids rather than using invasive methods to remove them. X-ray guidance locates the vessels that supply blood to your fibroids. Tiny particles are then injected into the vessels, blocking blood flow to fibroids and causing the fibroids to shrink and die. The best part is that this procedure is over 90% effective in reducing symptoms.
A few additional advantages of UFE at Fibroid Institute include:
- Dramatic reduction in fibroid symptoms
- In-office procedure instead of hospital stay
- Uterus is spared
- Tiny wrist puncture, no need for vaginal access
- Procedure typically takes less than an hour
- Five-star doctors as rated by patient reviews
- All fibroids may be treated at the same time
- 24/7 access to physicians during treatment
- Less risk than fibroid surgery
4. Timing
As mentioned earlier, recovering usually takes 7 days. In some patients, it can take 5 days, and in others, 10 days. If you want to enjoy your year now and take advantage of any HSA or FSA funds before the deadline, plan to have your procedure soon.
Expert Advice from a Fibroid Doctor at Our 100% Fibroid-Focused Practice
Do you have questions about your uterine fibroid symptoms or treatment options? Would you like to get rid of your uterine fibroids now instead of waiting later in the year? At Fibroid Institute, we are dedicated to treating fibroids and helping you enjoy the year pain-free. Request a free 10-15 minute phone screening to determine your eligibility for uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), the gold standard in non-surgical fibroid treatment. After the screening, you can schedule your consultation if you are a good candidate for UFE.
At Fibroid Institute, we don’t believe you need to decide between suffering in silence or having surgery. Our team of fibroid doctors is always on hand to partner with you and your doctor to determine the best course of action. With multiple locations, our Dallas and Houston fibroid clinics help thousands of women avoid fibroid surgery and find relief from their fibroid symptoms.
Most major medical insurance providers cover the cost of UFE. We are dedicated to helping you become #FibroidFree. Get started now with Fibroid Institute Dallas at 214-838-6440, with Fibroid Institute Houston at 713-903-3733 or complete the form below.
Before starting any new treatment or if you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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