A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Surgery for Fibroid Treatment

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure that effectively treats uterine fibroids—noncancerous growths that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and other disruptive symptoms.

How It Works

Using real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray imaging) for precision, our interventional radiologists:

🔹 Insert a tiny catheter into the femoral or radial artery.
🔹 Guide the catheter to the arteries supplying the fibroids using advanced imaging.
🔹 Inject small embolic particles into the vessels to block blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink.
🔹 Preserve the uterus while significantly reducing fibroid-related symptoms.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation and requires only a small incision. Most patients return home the same day.

Why Is This Procedure Done?

• To relieve symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure
• To provide a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy
• To shrink fibroids while preserving the uterus
• To allow a quicker recovery with minimal downtime