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