A Non-Surgical, Uterus-Preserving Treatment for Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are very common in women and can cause heavy bleeding, pain, and pressure symptoms that affect daily life. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a modern, minimally invasive treatment that shrinks fibroids without surgery, avoids uterus removal, and allows faster recovery.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a procedure where a specialist:
Without blood supply, fibroids:
This treatment:
Minimally invasive
Uterus-preserving
No large cuts or stitches
Proven and effective
UFE is done for women who have symptomatic fibroids, such as:
Main goals:
The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist using X-ray guidance.
Step-by-step:
Over the next 3–6 months, fibroids shrink gradually, and symptoms improve significantly.
UFE is generally very safe when done by experienced specialists. Possible risks with approximate incidence include:
Treatment options for uterine fibroids depend on:
Not all fibroids require immediate treatment.
Alternative 1: No Treatment (Observation)
Alternative 2: Medications for Fibroids
Alternative 3: Surgery for Fibroids
Hysterectomy (Removal of the Uterus)
Myomectomy (Removal of Fibroids Only)
Choosing the Right Fibroid Treatment
Every woman’s condition is unique. A personalized evaluation helps determine whether observation, medications, surgery, or a minimally invasive fibroid treatment like Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is the best option.
📌 Compared to surgery, UFE offers fewer complications, uterine preservation, and quicker recovery.
After UFE:
Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment that shrinks fibroids by blocking their blood supply, helping reduce heavy bleeding, pain, and pressure symptoms while preserving the uterus.
Women with symptomatic fibroids (heavy periods, pelvic pain, pressure, frequent urination, or anemia) who want to avoid surgery or keep their uterus may be good candidates.
No. UFE is a catheter-based, image-guided procedure, not open surgery.
No. Your uterus is not removed. Only the blood supply to the fibroids is blocked so they shrink over time.
The procedure itself is done under anesthesia or sedation. Afterward, cramping pain is common for a few days but is temporary and controlled with medicines.
The procedure usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Most patients stay 1 to 2 days and then go home.
Most women experience significant improvement in heavy bleeding and pain, and fibroids usually shrink by 40–70% or more over time.
Symptoms often start improving within a few weeks, with continued improvement over 3–6 months as fibroids shrink.
Many women have become pregnant after UFE, but if you plan future pregnancy, you should discuss this with your doctor before choosing this treatment.
The treated fibroids usually do not grow back, but new fibroids can develop in some women over time.
Possible risks include crampy pain, fever, infection, changes in periods, bleeding at the puncture site, or rarely more serious complications. Serious problems are uncommon.
UFE is non-surgical, scar-free, and has faster recovery, while myomectomy and hysterectomy are surgical procedures with longer recovery time.
Most women return to light activities in a few days and normal routine in 1–2 weeks.
Yes. UFE is a well-established and safe procedure when performed by experienced specialists.
Non-surgical treatment
No cuts, scars, or stitches
Uterus-preserving
Short hospital stay
Faster recovery than surgery
Treats multiple fibroids at once
If you’re suffering from heavy periods, pelvic pain, or pressure due to fibroids, you don’t have to live with it. Uterine Fibroid Embolization offers a safe, minimally invasive, uterus-preserving solution with faster recovery and long-lasting relief.
