Two of the most common reasons for medical consultations made among women today are heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain in the pelvis and lower back during the period. These symptoms may sound normal during menstruation; however, they may require more attention because they could be symptoms of uterine fibroids.
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow on the uterine walls and negatively affect the patients’ quality of life. When a woman is diagnosed with fibroids, she should consider the possibility of treatment to prevent them from growing out of control.
One of the treatments currently practiced is Uterine Fibroid Embolization, a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates fibroids and reduces its symptoms.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization consists of administering medicine through a catheter that decreases the abnormal blood flow to the fibroids and consequently shrinks them.
One of the advantages of embolization is preserving the uterus, perhaps one of the most common concerns among women who suffer from fibroids and who wish to become pregnant.
Other advantages:
- Minimally invasive treatment.
- No scars.
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
- All fibroids are treated in a single procedure.
- Minimum recovery time.
- Reduced risk of infections.
Disclaimer:
The content of this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice
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