Acessa™ Procedure

My fibroids are history. And without a hysterectomy.

Find a better solution for fibroids at The Hospitals of Providence. Fibroid symptoms can disrupt your daily life. That’s why we’re offering an alternative to traditional surgery and medication treatment with Acessa™, a minimally invasive procedure utilizing electrodes to shrink fibroids directly without affecting the normal uterine tissue around them.

Acessa™ - trained physicians are here to help with an effective way to rid your life of uterine fibroids without hurting your uterus.

What are fibroids?

Tumors and growths on the wall of the uterus are known as fibroids. Symptoms include:

• Prolonged heavy menstrual bleeding
• Pain and pelvic pressure
• Severe bloating
• Frequent urination
• Aches, especially back aches and leg pain
• Constipation

About 70% of all women develop fibroids at some point in their lives. With new tools and treatment options, physicians can treat fibroids of all sizes in all locations without the need of a hysterectomy.

Acessa™ benefits include:

• One minimally invasive procedure to treat all fibroids and fibroid symptoms
• Low rate of recurrence
• No removal or cutting of the uterus
• A shorter recovery time (you can return to work within 3 to 5 days)
• Less than 4% complication rate
• After 12 months, a significant reduction of menstrual bleeding