Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Right for You?

1. Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Right for You? If you are like most women, chances are you have or you will develop a Uterine Fibroid. Uterine Fibroids are the most common type of tumors that form in women who are still menstruating. Typically, Uterine Fibroids grow within your uterus and can cause complication for pregnancy and your overall reproductive health. In fact, Uterine Fibroids are the leading cause for hysterectomies in women across the United States. These tumors can be extremely painful, cause excessive bleeding during menstruation, and will disrupt your daily life through pelvic pain and pressure. At the USA Vascular Centers, our experienced vascular specialists provide an effective non-surgical fibroid treatment to women who suffer from Uterine Fibroids. With more clinics across the country compared to anyone else, it’s never been easier to receive professional treatment! First, we begin with a patient intake, recording your symptoms and conducting a series of tests to determine if you require our Uterine Fibroids non-surgical treatment. If your symptoms are severe, we will prescribe the treatment, Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Performed as an outpatient procedure, UFE is quick and painless, delivering results almost instantly. However, not every woman will need UFE. For better insight, here is more information on UFE to help determine if it’s right for you. UFE is the most effective non-surgical fibroid treatment option available. Like our other vascular procedures, UFE follows a safe, simple procedure to relieve you of your symptoms. First, your vascular specialist will give you a light sedative to calm any nerves you may have about the procedure. Next, an ultrasound is used to visualize where the fibroids are exactly and how many of them there are. Once the

2. fibroids have been located, a tiny catheter is inserted through your upper thigh and guided into the uterine artery suppling the fibroids with blood. Your vascular specialist will then release small particles through the catheter, blocked blood flow to the fibroids. The procedure takes roughly 90 minutes to complete, depending on the number of fibroids, and you will be released the same day. This Uterine Fibroid non-surgical treatment option is ideal for women who do not plan on becoming pregnant, suffer from painful fibroids, and do not wish to have a hysterectomy. The success of the procedure depends on the severity of your fibroids and how well your body responds to rerouting blood flow through new arteries. For most women, UFE is the easiest, and most effective way to treat Uterine Fibroids without the need for surgery. Additionally, symptoms are resolved as the fibroids deteriorate over time, leaving you feeling better, healthier, and happier!