Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors in women of childbearing age.  For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, UFE is an effective, safe, and minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

UFE  is performed while the patient is conscious, but sedated and comfortable. A thin catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and under x-ray guidance, the catheter is positioned into the uterine arteries. Tiny particles, the size of grains of sand, are released into the uterine arteries that supply blood to the fibroid tumor. This blocks the blood flow to the fibroid tumor causing it to shrink and die.

Light activities can be resumed in a few days and the majority of women are able to return to normal activities within 7 to 10 days.

On average, 85-90 percent of women experience significant or total relief of heavy bleeding, pain and/or bulk-related symptoms after the procedure.

 

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