Uterine Fibroid Treatments
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Treatments in Greensboro, Rural North Carolina, & Virginia
Uterine Fibroids and Their Symptoms
Fibroids are benign, non-cancerous growths in or on the walls of the uterus, or womb. They can range from less than an inch to more than six inches in diameter. African-American women and those with a family history are more likely to develop fibroids.
Most fibroids cause no symptoms, and are only discovered when a woman has a routine pelvic examination. If you do experience fibroid symptoms, they may include:
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) technique
During the procedure, you are given sedation medication but remain awake. The Interventional Radiologist inserts a thin tube into an artery at the top of your thigh, then uses X-ray imaging to guide the tube to the uterine artery. Tiny round particles called microspheres are injected into the blood vessels that lead to the fibroids. They block blood flow, causing the fibroids to shrink.
Risks Associated with UFE
UFE is a safe procedure for treating symptomatic fibroids. Infrequent complications have been reported following UFE. The most reported risk factors and complications associated with UFE are transient amenorrhea, common short-term allergic reaction/rash, vaginal discharge/infection, non-targeted embolization, possible fibroid passage, and post-embolization syndrome.
UFE benefits
Patients who are ideal for UFE include women who:
Health Insurance Coverage for UFE
Most insurance companies cover UFE as a treatment for symptomatic fibroids. Discuss your coverage with your doctor or insurance provider before the procedure.
Fibroid Treatment Options
If you do not have symptoms, treatment is probably unnecessary. Your doctor may want to continue to monitor your fibroids. If you do have symptoms, several options are available.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE, is a minimally invasive option that preserves the uterus and greatly reduces recovery times compared to surgical procedures.
Surgical Treatments
Surgical treatment options include hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, and myomectomy, the removal of just the fibroids.
While these options are generally effective, they require anesthesia and lengthy recovery times and carry a risk of surgical complications. Many women are not candidates for myomectomy because of the size, number, or location of their fibroids.
If you suspect you have fibroids, your doctor should conduct an ultrasound or other imaging tests to be certain.
Find a Location Near You
Sunrise Vascular proudly provides expert, nonsurgical fibroid treatments to patients across Rural North Carolina and Virginia at our offices in Sanford, Murphy, Mt. Airy, and Danville (VA). We are committed to serving underserved communities throughout the Greensboro area, including Asheboro, Reidsville, Eden, Martinsville, and Burlington. Our specialists ensuring patients have access to advanced uterine fibroid embolizations (UFE) without the burden of long-distance travel. Schedule a consultation today to learn more.
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