Are You a Candidate for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?
Take Our Symptom Quiz
Are you experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, or difficulty emptying your bladder? These could be signs of uterine fibroids, a common condition that affects approximately 70-80% of women before they reach the age of 50.
Our quick and informative quiz will help you gain valuable insights into your health, determine if your symptoms align with those typically associated with fibroids, and decide whether to seek further medical advice or treatment.
The Impact of Fibroids: By the Numbers
of women develop fibroids by age 50
more common in African American women
of diagnosed fibroids cause symptoms
of hysterectomies performed are medically unnecessary
have never heard of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
A Minimally Invasive Approach
Compassionate Care
For the UFE procedure, a thin tube is inserted at your wrist or groin, and using x-rays, the radiologist guides it to the blood vessels leading to your fibroids. Tiny particles are then deployed to cut off the blood flow to the fibroids. This quick, efficient process takes about an hour, with the best care at your bedside. Typically, you can resume work and daily activities within 5-7 days, offering a seamless route to improvement without surgery.
Outpatient Fibroid Treatment
At-Home Recovery
While many places perform Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) in a hospital setting, requiring overnight stays, we're proud to offer UFE as an outpatient procedure. This allows for a same-day home return, no hospital stress, and reduced risk of infection, ensuring a safer recovery. This streamlined approach minimizes disruption to your daily routine, and facilitates a quicker return to your normal activities.
Symptom Relief Without Hysterectomy
Get the Facts on UFE
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) effectively reduces symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, while also preserving the uterus, making it a preferred option for women looking to keep their fertility options open. This non-surgical approach not only eases discomfort but also safeguards future pregnancy possibilities, without compromising reproductive health.
Your UFE Questions Answered
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. They are common, affecting up to 80% of women by age 50.
Common symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and frequent urination. Some women may also experience back pain, leg pain, or fertility issues.
The exact cause of fibroids is unknown, but hormones and genetic factors likely play a role. Risk factors include age, family history, and being overweight.
UFE is a minimally invasive procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. It involves blocking blood flow to fibroids, causing them to shrink.
Candidates are typically women with symptomatic fibroids who wish to avoid surgery. A consultation with VIP can determine if UFE is right for you.
Most major insurance plans cover UFE as a treatment for symptomatic fibroids. Check with your insurance provider for specific coverage details.
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Meet Our Doctors
Our board-certified vascular and interventional radiologists offer personalized care, utilizing advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to precisely target treatment at the source of the fibroids. Conducted conveniently in an outpatient setting, our approach ensures shorter recovery times, reduced pain, and fewer complications than traditional surgery.
Quicker Recovery, Fewer Complications.
Uterine fibroid embolization offers a quicker recovery time and lower risk of major complications compared to surgery, making it a less invasive and more affordable alternative to hysterectomy for treating uterine fibroids. As interventional radiologist Dr. Vincent Flanders explains in this short video, this outpatient procedure blocks the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink without removing the uterus.