Is UFE Right for Me?

You may be a candidate for uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization (UAE), if you fit into any of the following categories:

• Women who are experiencing the symptoms of uterine fibroids
• Women who do not desire future fertility
• Women who want to retain their uterus, and so are pursuing hysterectomy alternatives
• Women who do not desire surgery
• Women who may be poor surgical candidates; i.e. obesity, bleeding disorders, anemia
• Women who are not pregnant

Once you have determined that you may be a candidate for uterine artery embolization based upon the above criteria, then you will need some physician input to help you decide how best to treat your uterine fibroids.

A consultation with an Interventional Radiologist (IR) will educate you on how he or she coordinates your care with an OB/GYN. The role of the IR is to be the specialist in this procedure, providing you clinical information regarding how uterine artery embolization works to treat symptomatic fibroids. The IR also serves as your immediate post-procedure contact for any questions or concerns. The IR informs your OB/GYN of the care given to you.

Your OB/GYN remains the primary caregiver for your reproductive health. The OB/GYN also provides the pre-procedure test required before uterine artery embolization. Results of these tests are shared with the IR. Working together, your IR and OB/GYN provide you the best possible care for your symptomatic uterine fibroids.

More Information:
Talking to a Specialist
Talking to Your OB/Gyn about Fibroids
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