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A fibroid is a benign tumor of the muscular tissue that makes up the wall of the uterus. Sometimes they can develop inside the uterine cavity on a stalk and appear to be polyp-shaped.

An endometrial polyp is an overgrowth of the tissue that lines the endometrial canal. They are usually benign.

Either can cause worsening of menstrual bleeding.

Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is not a good treatment for endometrial polyps. Both polyp-like fibroids (which are technically referred to as "pedunculated submucosal" fibroids) and endometrial polyps can often be treated by hysteroscopic resection or D&C. However, this does not treat any other fibroids which may be present.