UFE

Everything You Need To Know About Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Uterine fibroids affect a significant portion of women in the US, but until very recently the condition was very difficult to treat while maintaining fertility. In recent years, interventional radiology has been used to treat uterine fibroids in a minimally invasive and very safe way. This is done through Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), which is a safe and effective non-surgical option for women to consider when dealing with uterine fibroids. Before we explain what UFE is and how it works, it’s important to ask the question: “what are uterine fibroids?”