Treatments: UAE: Walkthrough: Menstruation & Fertility

Since the uterine lining is not removed by this procedure, it remains hormonally sensitive. This procedure does not stop normal menstruation. It does stop the abnormal bleeding caused by the fibroids.

Similarly, the procedure probably does not effect fertility. There are many reports of women who have had uterine artery embolization (for a variety of reasons) and have gone on to carry normal pregnancies. So the patient should not discontinue whatever methods of conception control she is using after having this procedure.

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