WHAT IS UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATION(UFE)?

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (or Uterine Artery Embolization) is nonsurgical treatment option that provides relief from fibroids without the risks of an invasive surgery. UFE offers many benefits to patients seeking alternatives to a hysterectomy or myomectomy. The procedure involves interventional radiologists using imaging to guide a catheter through a small incision in groin (femoral artery) or the wrist (radial artery) to the artery feeding the fibroid and blocks the uterine arteries that supply blood to the fibroid. By eliminating the blood supply, it causes the fibroid to shrink and die which helps alleviate symptoms like heavy bleeding, bleeding between cycles, frequent urination, painful sex, low energy, or pelvic pain. The doctors at USA Fibroid Centers have years of experience with UFE and have helped women regain their life.

Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treatment Right for You?

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally-invasive, FDA-approved, outpatient procedure that treats uterine fibroids and can alleviate your fibroid symptoms. There is no hospitalization, stitches, or scarring involved. UFE treatment is a revolutionary option for women who suffer from fibroids but don’t want to undergo major surgery with a long recovery time. It also offers alternatives over a hysterectomy for women who wish to get pregnant in the future. After UFE, your fibroids will shrink, and your toughest symptoms — from heavy menstruation to chronic abdominal pain — can disappear.