Women's Health · Oklahoma City
Uterine Fibroid Treatment Without Surgery in Oklahoma City
Heavy periods and pelvic pressure don't have to mean a hysterectomy. Shrink fibroids and keep your uterus.
- Uterus-sparing focus
- Outpatient care
- 10+ years' experience
13700 S Western Ave, Suite 100, Oklahoma City · Free parking outside
Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
Uterus-sparing care
Focused outpatient care
Board-certified radiologist
10+ years’ experience
Recognise the signs
Is it fibroids?
- Heavy or long periods
- Large clots
- Pelvic pressure or bloating
- Needing to pee often
- Feeling tired or short of breath
What are fibroids?
Noncancerous growths in the muscle of the uterus, very common in your 30s and 40s. They don't raise your risk of uterine cancer.
Ultrasound
Usually the first test.
MRI
The best guide for planning embolization.
Blood count
Checks for anaemia.
Focused treatment
What we treat
Heavy or long periods
Heavy bleeding caused by fibroids.
Pelvic pressure and bloating
Fullness or an enlarged abdomen.
Frequent urination
Bladder pressure from fibroids.
Anaemia
Low blood counts from heavy bleeding.
Adenomyosis
A related cause of pain and bleeding.
Second opinions
Before hysterectomy or myomectomy.
Compare your options
| Fibroid embolization | Myomectomy | Hysterectomy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps your uterus | Yes | Yes | No |
| Incision | Small puncture | Yes | Yes |
| Hospital stay | None | Often 1–3 days | Often 1–3 days |
| Recovery | About 1–2 weeks | Several weeks | Several weeks |
Not everyone is a candidate — we'll review your imaging and explain every option.
The Mara difference
Why patients choose Mara
Keep your uterus
Relief without removing the uterus when appropriate.
No incision, outpatient
A small puncture, no hospital stay.
Honest advice on every option
Including when another treatment fits better.
Insurance checked before you book
The team verifies benefits and prior authorisation.
Your care journey
What to expect
- 1
Consult
Symptoms, history and goals.
- 2
Imaging review
Ultrasound or MRI confirms the cause.
- 3
Treatment, if right for you
A same-day outpatient procedure.
- 4
Follow-up
We check your recovery.
No OB-GYN referral needed for most plans. We send your gynaecologist a full report.
Inside Mara
Calm, modern and easy to reach
Calm, private and easy to reach. Free parking outside.
Google reviews
Patients share their experience
Frequently asked questions
Do fibroids go away on their own?
They often shrink after menopause, but rarely before it.
Can they turn into cancer?
Almost never, and they don't raise your uterine cancer risk.
Can I avoid surgery?
Yes. Fibroid embolization shrinks fibroids through a small puncture and keeps your uterus.
Is it covered by insurance?
Most plans cover treatment for symptomatic fibroids. We check first.
Health guide
When to see a specialist
Medically reviewed by Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
- You change a pad or tampon every hour
- Periods last more than 7 days
- Pain or pressure limits work or sleep
- You've been told hysterectomy is your only option
Call 911 for very heavy bleeding with dizziness or fainting.
Health tips
Track your periods
Bring the log to your visit.
Ask for a blood count
If you feel tired or dizzy.
Bring your scans
Previous ultrasound or MRI images.
Ask about options first
Uterus-sparing choices before surgery.
Evidence at a glance
Did you know?
70–80%
Of women develop fibroids by age 50. Source: NIH.
Almost never cancer
Fibroids are almost always noncancerous. Source: ACOG.
Also have adenomyosis?
The same procedure can treat both.
Meet your physician
Dr. Senthil Palaniappun, MD
Harvard-trained, board-certified, 10+ years. Focused on saving the uterus.
Read his full bioYou have more options than a hysterectomy.
Visit us
Mara VIR OKC
13700 S Western Ave, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Free parking outside