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Do you Have Fibroids? Here is What you Need to Know
Fibroids are benign growths in the uterus made up of hormone-sensitive muscle and connective tissue. They are incredibly common! These growths can vary in size and shape and may be located in different areas of the uterus. In most cases, fibroids do not cause any issues, but depending on their location and size, they can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding, pressure symptoms, and more. If your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, it is time for you to explore your treatment options!
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You Have More Treatment Options Than you Realised!
The right treatment for fibroids depends on several factors, including your symptoms, the size and location of the fibroids, and whether you plan to have children. The decision to preserve your uterus and your personal preferences also play a role, and your doctor will consider these factors when recommending a treatment plan. However, not all hospitals offer every treatment method, so it is important for you to be aware of your options:
- Surgical removal of fibroids
- Hysterectomy
- Drug treatment
- Focused ultrasound
- Embolization
- Sonata Treatment (transcervical fibroid ablation)
What Makes the Sonata Treatment Different?
You may not have heard of Sonata before, but this treatment is gaining popularity in the U.S. and Europe due to its promising results in both clinical studies and patient experiences.
Sonata® is a modern, minimally invasive treatment designed to address symptomatic fibroids safely and without incisions while preserving the uterus (1). It works using transcervical fibroid ablation, a technique where the treatment device is inserted into the uterus through the vagina. Using ultrasound guidance, your doctor can locate each fibroid from the inside, target it precisely, and deliver focused energy through thin electrodes.
Over the following months, your body naturally breaks down the treated fibroid tissue, causing it to shrink and relieving your symptoms (2).
Step 1:
The treatment device is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. Fibroids are located with the ultrasound at the tip of the device.
Step 2:
A fibroid is targeted and fixed with a needle. Unique safety features help physicians target and heat fibroid tissue precisely.
Step 3:
Needle electrodes are extended into the fibroid and heat the tissue so it can be broken down by the body. The treatment takes only a few minutes per fibroid.
Step 4:
After treating the designated fibroids, the device is removed from the body. Over time, the fibroids shrink and symptoms improve.
Benefits of Sonata Treatment
- No incisions, meaning no scars
- Clinically proven to be safe and effective (1)
- Outpatient procedure, allowing you to return home the same day (1)
- Fast recovery—studies show that normal activities like exercise or driving can resume in an average of 2.2 days (1)
- Uterus preservation, keeping future pregnancy possibilities open (5)
- Can be performed under both local and general anaesthetic
What Do Studies Show?
In the SONATA study, fibroid patients who underwent the Sonata Treatment reported:
- 86% experienced a reduction in menstrual bleeding within 3 months (3)
- 96% saw improvement in symptoms after 12 months (1)
- 94% of patients were satisfied with their Sonata Treatment after 3 years (4)
The most common side effects include bleeding, spotting, cramps, and/or discharge. Your doctor will discuss all potential side effects with you in detail. To learn more about the risks, you can visit this safety information page
What Do Other Patients Say About Sonata Treatment?
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How to Get Referred for the Sonata Treatment
If you are interested in exploring whether the Sonata Treatment is right for you, here is a simple guide to help you take the next steps, even if your GP has not heard of it yet.
Step 1: Talk to Your GP About Your Symptoms and Desire for Treatment
- Make an appointment with your GP and explain your symptoms, such as heavy periods, fatigue, pain, and impact on daily life.
- Say that you would like to be referred to a gynaecologist for fibroid-related symptoms and would like to explore non-hormonal, uterus-preserving options.
- Ask your GP to refer you for a gynaecology consultation at a hospital that can assess and manage fibroid-related symptoms as well as an ultrasound scan if you have not had one recently.
Step 2: See a Gynaecologist
- At your gynaecology appointment you will likely have a pelvic examination and review of your scan.
- The gynaecologist may not be familiar with Sonata, so it helps to bring some information with you. Print or email this factsheet to take to your appointment: Download Factsheet
- If your fibroids are suitable for the Sonata Treatment, the clinician may offer it to you or refer you to a centre that provides it. If Sonata is not appropriate, other treatment options will be discussed.
Step 3: Get Treated at a Specialist Centre
- If you are eligible and choose Sonata, you will be referred to a hospital that offers the treatment if your local hospital does not.
- At present, not all NHS hospitals offer Sonata, but your consultant can advise on local options.
- Please ensure that you get offered a referral to a Sonata centre as this is very much possible. Find a treatment center near you here: Sonata Treatment Hospital Map
Need Help?
If you or one of your physicians would like more information about where Sonata is offered or how to access it, contact us directly via the Contact Form.
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