PrintUK sources of information and / or support
Patient.co.uk
Has a leaflet on Fibroids.
British Fibroid Trust
Offers information, a forum for exchanging information and campaigns for more research.
Fibroids Embolisation Website
A UK web site which provides current information on fibroids, together with a synopsis of the various forms of treatment, in particular uterine artery embolisation.
Fibroid Network Online
UK Support Site for women looking for info on Fibroids.
Fibroid Relief
Dedicated to supporting women with uterine fibroids who seek non-invasive treatment alternatives. In particular, they are committed to raising awareness about the benefits of focused ultrasound as a treatment.
Magnetic resonance image-guided transcutaneous focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids
A patient guide to complement the NICE guideline of the same name for health professionals.
Magnetic resonance image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for uterine fibroids
A patient guide to complement the NICE guideline of the same name for health professionals.
Uterine artery embolisation for fibroids
A patient guide to complement the NICE guideline of the same name for health professionals.
Fibroids (Myomata)
Information from Women’s Health Concern.
Uterine Fibroids
Information from emc Medicine Guides.
Fibroids
Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.