If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, there is no need to worry. While some patients experience a range of symptoms, others only experience mild to zero symptoms which can be effectively managed through pain killers.

However, for those who have symptoms that are affecting their daily life, then it might be time to consider removing the fibroids for good—this is where uterine fibroids treatment comes in.

Keep in mind that fibroid treatment isn’t just pain management and surgery—here at Lumina Interventional Radiology, we offer an alternative: uterine fibroid embolisation.

Let’s explore everything that you need to know about this form of treatment for uterine fibroids!

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolisation?

Uterine fibroid embolisation, also known as uterine artery embolisation, is a non-surgical method of fibroid treatment that passes a fine catheter into your uterine artery via a tiny incision in your leg or wrist, delivering particles that block the blood supply to the fibroids. As a result, this minimises the size of fibroids over the following weeks and months.

Benefits of Uterine Fibroid Embolisation

This treatment method is considered to be very effective, with a success rate of over 80% in most cases. There are many benefits that you can take advantage of with this approach, including:

• Faster recovery – compared to major surgery, this method results in faster recovery times, with only one night needed in the hospital
• Quick return to normal activities – patients can return to their normal activities usually only within a week
• Symptomatic relief – many symptoms, from heavy bleeding to pelvic pain can be decreased with this method

Who is Suitable for Uterine Fibroid Embolisation?

Not all individuals are suited for uterine fibroid embolisation. In particular, it is mostly recommended for patients who:

• Have either little or many fibroids
• Want to alleviate symptoms of uterine fibroids, including pelvic pressure, heavy and prolonged periods, and more
• Want to avoid surgery for uterine fibroid removal

If you are interested in uterine fibroid embolisation, Lumina Interventional Radiology is the clinic to turn to, with expert radiologists who can perform this procedure with skill, efficiency, and professionalism. As an alternative to fibroid removal surgery, fibroid embolisation is a minimally-invasive approach to minimise fibroids. For more information, or if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Lumina team today.