Alternatives to Hysterectomy Procedures

There are safe and effective alternatives to hysterectomy procedures available to women today. From "watchful waiting" to pharmaceutical therapy, there are several methods that could successfully avoid the need for surgery altogether. In addition, less invasive surgeries, such as uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), allow you to treat uterine fibroids without having to remove the uterus. Any of the various alternatives to hysterectomy procedures should be discussed with your physician to see if an alternative fibroid treatment is right for your specific situation.

Find a physician in your area that can help determine if a UFE, or another alternative to hysterectomy, is right for you.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization

One of the alternatives to hysterectomy procedures that has been growing in popularity, is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). More and more women are discovering how this minimally invasive surgery can effectively treat fibroids of the uterus. During a UFE procedure an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to deliver Embosphere® Microspheres that cut off the blood supply to the fibroids. Once the blood supply is cut off the fibroid no longer receives oxygen and begins to shrink. The procedure itself usually takes less than an hour to complete. Clinical data suggests that on average it takes 11 days to return to your daily activities for those treated with Embosphere Microspheres and 13 to 16 days with other embolic agents. When considering uterine fibroid embolization as one of the effective alternatives to hysterectomy procedures, it is best to discuss your situation with your doctor. Learn more about UFE and available alternatives to a hysterectomy by exploring our website further. Or if you ready to discuss alternatives to hysterectomy procedures, such as uterine fibroid embolization, with your doctor now, here is helpful guide to important questions to ask your OB/GYN.

Benefits of Hysterectomy Alternatives

More people are becoming aware of uterine fibroid embolization as an alternative to a hysterectomy because of the procedure's many positive benefits. Of all the advantages offered by UFE, one of the most important is the preservation of the uterus. It is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require the removal of any organs or tissue. Patients may also experience other benefits from such alternatives to hysterectomy procedures including:

• Decrease in heavy menstrual bleeding from symptomatic fibroids
• Decrease in pelvic pain and/or pressure
• Virtually no blood loss
• Covered by most insurance companies

Learn all about the different safe and effective hysterectomy alternatives, their possible benefits, and become educated about the uterine fibroids and the treatment options available to you .

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