Uterine Fibroid Embolisation vs. Myomectomy
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolisation?
Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids. A doctor uses a small flexible tube (catheter) to inject tiny particles into the uterine arteries, which supply blood to your fibroids. The goal is to block tiny vessels that lead to your fibroids, starve the fibroids and cause them to die. Without their blood supply, the fibroids shrink and painful symptoms are alleviated.
What is a Myomectomy?
This procedure still requires anaesthetic, hospitalisation for a few days and the required recuperation time of some weeks. The surgery removes the fibroids from the uterus with some uterine tissue but leaves the uterus intact. However, the fibroids may well recur.
Comparing Fibroid Embolisation and Myomectomy
Fibroid embolisation has the following advantages over myomectomy
- The procedure is quick and painless taking only 20 minutes
- there is no incision/cut to deal with or care for afterwards
- you are completely independent for self care within a few hours after the procedure and at home afterwards
- the chance of the fibroids coming back is <5%
- There is no need to remove the womb
- The recovery time is much shorter than with surgery
- Its affordable
Need Information on Fibroids Treatment?
At Fibroid Care, we specialise in uterine fibroid embolisation(UFE), a safe minimally invasive alternative to surgery.
We are available to guide you through the process, answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.
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