Heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure from fibroids do not have to end with a hysterectomy. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute performs uterine fibroid embolization to shrink fibroids through a single catheter puncture, preserving your uterus.
UFE is a same-day outpatient procedure with no abdominal incision.
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Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a catheter-based procedure that blocks the arterial blood supply feeding uterine fibroids, causing them to shrink and reducing symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, and urinary frequency.
UFE has been performed since the mid-1990s and is supported by long-term outcome data.
Our physicians insert a microcatheter through a small puncture in the wrist or groin artery. Using fluoroscopic guidance, the catheter reaches the uterine arteries on each side.
Calibrated embolic particles are delivered to block the vessels feeding the fibroids. Normal uterine tissue recovers through collateral blood supply. Fibroids gradually shrink over three to six months.
The procedure takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes under conscious sedation.
Procedure
Our team reviews your pelvic MRI, symptom history, and reproductive goals. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute uses imaging to confirm fibroid size, number, and location before recommending UFE.
You lie on the procedure table under light sedation. A small puncture provides catheter access.
Patients may feel cramping or warmth in the pelvis as particles are delivered. Our team manages discomfort with IV medication throughout. A nerve block may also be performed to help reduce pain during and after the procedure.
Most patients rest at home for three to seven days. Cramping and fatigue are common during the first week. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute provides a post-procedure recovery plan and schedules a follow-up MRI at three months.
Symptom improvement becomes noticeable as fibroids reduce in volume over the weeks following treatment.
Benefits
UFE treats fibroids without removing the uterus. Women who wish to avoid hysterectomy retain their organ and its associated hormonal function.
A single UFE procedure addresses every fibroid receiving blood supply from the uterine arteries, regardless of the number. Myomectomy typically targets individual fibroids one at a time.
Most patients return to work and daily routines within one to two weeks after UFE. Hysterectomy recovery typically requires four to six weeks.
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute performs UFE in an outpatient setting. No hospital admission is necessary.
Conditions Treated with UFE
UFE is indicated for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids causing heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, frequent urination, or pain during intercourse.
Candidates include women who want to preserve their uterus, who are not candidates for or prefer to avoid general anesthesia, or whose fibroids have not responded to hormonal therapy.
Collaboration
Our physicians perform uterine fibroid embolization at our outpatient centers. They work closely with referring gynecologists to coordinate each patient's care plan.
Our care team supports pre-procedure evaluation and post-procedure monitoring.
FAQ
Pregnancies after UFE have been reported in medical literature. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute discusses fertility considerations during your consultation so you can make an informed decision based on your reproductive goals.
Studies show an average volume reduction of 40 to 60 percent within six months. Symptom relief often outpaces the imaging findings, with many patients noticing lighter periods within the first menstrual cycle after treatment.
Most major insurance carriers cover UFE as a recognized treatment for symptomatic fibroids. Our front-office team verifies your benefits before scheduling.
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