Uterus-preserving fibroid care
UFE is an image-guided procedure that treats symptomatic fibroids by reducing their blood supply, allowing them to shrink over time while preserving the uterus.
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Heavy periods, painful cramps, pelvic pressure, and frequent urination can make fibroids difficult to live with. Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery that treats the fibroids' blood supply without removing the uterus.
Fibroids are common, noncancerous growths in or around the uterus. They range from very small growths to large masses, and you can have more than one. Many cause no symptoms, while others cause heavy bleeding, pressure, or pain that disrupts daily life.
Ultrasound or MRI shows the size, number, and location of fibroids. We review your symptoms and gynecologic history to understand whether fibroids explain the bleeding or discomfort and which treatments may help.
Medication can help control symptoms for some women. When it is not enough, options include UFE, myomectomy to remove fibroids, or hysterectomy to remove the uterus. UFE preserves the uterus and can treat multiple fibroids in one procedure. Pregnancy plans are an important part of choosing a treatment.
Using image guidance, your physician delivers tiny particles through a catheter into vessels supplying the fibroids. With less blood flow, treated fibroids shrink over time and symptoms may improve.
UFE can treat multiple fibroids without a large surgical incision. Unlike hysterectomy, it leaves the uterus in place. Myomectomy, medication, and other options may also be part of your discussion.
Your symptoms, fibroid size and location, and pregnancy goals all matter. We help you compare options with your gynecologist so you understand both the benefits and limitations.
We review your periods, pain, previous treatments, and ultrasound or MRI with you. We also ask about pregnancy plans and work with your gynecologist to check for other causes of bleeding or discomfort. UFE is not performed during pregnancy or with an untreated pelvic infection.
Your care pathway
We discuss symptoms, imaging, previous care, and your priorities.
The team confirms the fibroid pattern and whether UFE is an appropriate option.
A catheter delivers small particles to selected uterine arteries under image guidance.
We guide pain control, activity, follow-up, and expected symptom changes.
Cramping, fatigue, nausea, and low-grade fever can occur during the early recovery period. Most patients need several days away from normal routines, but timing varies. Bleeding and pressure symptoms generally improve gradually as fibroids shrink.
Common questions
No. A hysterectomy removes the uterus. UFE treats fibroids by reducing their blood supply and is designed to preserve the uterus.
Because UFE targets the uterine arterial supply, it can often treat multiple fibroids during one procedure. Imaging is used to determine whether the fibroid pattern is suitable.
Fertility goals should be discussed directly with both an interventional radiologist and gynecologist. The best approach depends on age, fibroid anatomy, reproductive history, and individual priorities.
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Meet with our team to discuss your symptoms, review your records, and understand your treatment options.
