Silent Struggle: Fibroids
Envision a once-thriving garden, full of life, now overtaken by invasive weeds. Once-vibrant flowers struggle to bloom, their roots choked, their beauty fading. In a woman's body, uterine fibroids act like these relentless weeds—growing silently, causing heavy bleeding, pain, and stealing the joy from even the most intimate moments. This hidden struggle affects over half of American women by age 50, and 80 percent of African American women. Many turn to hysterectomy, unaware that there are alternatives to restore the body’s vitality without removing its foundation.But what if there was a way to reclaim that garden without uprooting it? A treatment like Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) can shrink fibroids, offering relief without major surgery. You may be just one step away from discovering a solution that lets you regain control of your health and life
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Before You Say Goodbye to Your Uterus: Discover How Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Can Save It
For years, hysterectomy has been the default solution for women suffering from the debilitating symptoms of uterine fibroids—heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and constant discomfort. But what if removing your uterus wasn’t your only option? What if there was a way to relieve your symptoms, preserve your uterus, and get back to living your life—without major surgery?
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) offers a powerful, minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy. You no longer have to sacrifice your uterus to find lasting relief from fibroids.
What Is UFE?
UFE is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure designed to target fibroids at their source, without the need for invasive surgery. Think of it as a targeted intervention—cutting off the blood supply to fibroids, which causes them to shrink and die, relieving your symptoms and preserving your uterus.
How Does UFE Work?
- Tiny Pinhole, Big Results: Through a tiny pin-sized incision in your wrist or groin, a catheter is guided into the blood vessels feeding your fibroids. Small particles are released to block these vessels, starving the fibroids of the blood they need to grow.
- Preserve Your Uterus: Unlike hysterectomy, UFE allows you to keep your uterus intact, preserving your fertility and eliminating the emotional and physical toll of losing an essential part of your body.
- Outpatient Procedure: UFE is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning you go home the same day—no long hospital stays or weeks of recovery.
- No Surgery, No Scars: With no large incisions and no stitches, UFE leaves no surgical scars, offering a far more cosmetic solution.
Why UFE Is a Game-Changer
- Minimally Invasive, Maximum Impact: UFE delivers results without the need for major surgery, offering relief from fibroid symptoms while maintaining the integrity of your uterus.
- Rapid Recovery: Most patients are back to their normal activities within just a few days, unlike the long recovery from a hysterectomy.
- Low Risk, High Reward: UFE has a lower risk of complications compared to traditional surgery and is a safe and effective option for many women.
- No Hormonal Impact: Unlike hormonal treatments that come with side effects, UFE directly targets fibroids without affecting your hormonal balance.
Why Hysterectomy Shouldn't Be Your First Choice
Hysterectomy has been the go-to treatment for fibroids for decades, but it comes at a cost. Removing your uterus means losing your ability to have children, and it can have deep emotional and physical effects. Recovery from hysterectomy can take weeks or even months, and the risks of surgery and anesthesia are not insignificant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Embolization has been used to control hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) in many parts of the body, including the uterus, for more than twenty years. Nothing is experimental about the procedure. Embolization has been approved by the FDA and is covered by all public and private insurance plans.
Many women experience immediate relief from heavy bleeding, with fibroids shrinking steadily over the next six months. Most patients notice significant improvements in their symptoms within just a few weeks.
Unlike surgeries that require major incisions and long recovery periods, UFE is a minimally invasive procedure. It’s performed through a tiny pinhole incision, meaning you can go home the same day and heal in the comfort of your own space.
There’s no 'right' age for UFE—whether you’re in your reproductive years or beyond, fibroids can affect women of all ages. The right time for treatment is when fibroids start interfering with your quality of life.
The particles used in UFE are designed to target only the blood vessels feeding your fibroids. Cases of these particles affecting other areas are extremely rare, making UFE both safe and precise.
Some cramping is common for a day or two after the procedure, and a mild fever may occur in patients with larger fibroids. However, most women go home the same day and can manage any discomfort with simple pain medication.
Whether your fibroids are the size of a marble or as large as a grapefruit, UFE works for all sizes and locations. The procedure targets all fibroids in the uterus, ensuring relief, especially for those causing significant symptoms.
UFE is minimally invasive, performed under sedation (not general anesthesia). With no large incisions or major recovery needed, most women are home the same day, recovering in their own comfort.
Embolization is not a cure for cancer. Certain other diseases might be present causing symptoms similar to those caused by fibroids. We will screen you for these conditions.
Table of Contents
- Recognizing the Signs: Is It Fibroids? Understanding the Risks and Getting Diagnosed
- When to Be Concerned About Fibroids?
- Are You More Likely to Develop Fibroids?
- Frequently Asked Questions
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