How does the UFE procedure work?

How do you perform UFE?

How do I know if I am a candidate for UFE?

What are the benefits of UFE over other fibroid therapies?

I had a pelvic ultrasound in my gynecologist's office. Is this satisfactory imaging, or do I still need a MRI?

Does the size and number of fibroids matter?

I have had a myomectomy, can I still be considered for UFE?

I have had an Endometrial Ablation, can I still be considered for UFE?

How long will I spend in the hospital?

Unlike many other centers performing UFE, patients are not routinely admitted overnight. Patients typically spend the day at the Center and are discharged the same afternoon. Roughly 2% of patients will need to spend the night, and no one will need to stay beyond overnight. Therefore, it is helpful to have an overnight bag just in case, but most likely you will not need it. Patients will need someone to drop them off and pick them up at the end of the day. We also do not routinely place a catheter in the patient s bladder which can be very uncomfortable and may cause a urinary tract infection. Patients have their own spacious room in the Center and are not transported to a separate area of the hospital or admitted to a hospital floor with inpatients. Each nurse is responsible for only one patient, which gives the patient the personal nursing attention that is not present in a traditional hospital setting. Family members can be with the patient throughout their stay at the Center.

What is the recovery period at home and how long will I be out of work?

What are the risks of UFE?