Treatments: Uterine Artery Embolization

Uterine Artery Embolization is a minimally invasive, short (under one hour), safe and effective treatment for uterine fibroids in which the uterus and fertility is preserved.

Selective arterial embolization including UAE has been performed for 20 years or more. The only new aspect of this procedure is that it is now being routinely used in the management of fibroids rather than being reserved for emergency hemorrhage. This change has occurred because the last 20 years of experience has documented its safety and simplicity.

In recent years UAE has been documented to stop growth and promote shrinkage of fibroids in addition to controlling hemorrhage.

All devices, equipment, and medications used in the course of a UAE are used within correct FDA guidelines.

Uterine Artery Embolization for the management of uterine fibroids is:

• Safe and Effective Therapy for Fibroid Disease
• Minimally Invasive - Procedure Time Under One Hour
• Treats All Fibroids Simultaneously
• Effective Regardless of Fibroid Size
• Permanent Infarction Without Regrowth
• Effective in Controlling Both Bleeding and Bulk-Related Symptoms from Fibroids in Most Women
• Significant Uterine Volume Reduction
• Fertility Preserved

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