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Body Changes After Myomectomy

Are you aware that studies have found that about 80% of all women are at risk of developing fibroids before they turn 55? For many women, fibroids are not associated with any kind of symptoms, but for others, extreme abdominal pain, irregular and excessive bleeding, increased urination, etc., can be experienced. Their symptoms can sometimes […]

How to Check for Uterine Fibroids at Home?

Uterine fibroids are an emerging medical condition among females. Females within childbearing years are mostly prone to contracting fibroids. Several risk factors can lead to the formation of uterine fibroids – but it’s mainly idiopathic. Educating yourself regarding your medical conditions is important for physical well-being and mental betterment. Every woman should be aware of […]

UFE Post Procedure Care

The Uterine Fibroid Embolization procedure allows you to go home right after the treatment, but you will be briefed about post-procedure care. This article will act as a summary of what your nurse will instruct for UFE Post Procedure Care. UFE Post Procedure Complications To understand post-procedure care, you need first to know the complications […]

Benefits of UFE over Surgery

Uterine Fibroid Embolization is one of the most common treatments for fibroid. Before a person makes a well-informed decision of whether to opt for surgery or UFE, they need to look at the advantage UFE has over surgery. The benefits of UFE over surgery can be stated as follows: Benefits of UFE over Surgery UFE […]

UFE Procedure Explained

If you are looking for a fibroid treatment that involves minimal or no stay at the hospital, then uterine fibroid embolization is the answer! UFE procedure is the best minimally invasive alternative for hysterectomy and myomectomy. A catheter, a thin tube, is inserted into the patient’s blood vessel via their leg or wrist. This is […]

Risks and Side Effects of UFE

There are no or fewer risks associated with uterine fibroid embolization. The risks and side effects of UFE that need some consideration are as follows: Complications of Angiography Using a catheter can lead to a small bruise and a little bleeding of vessels; this can, in turn, cause blood clotting. Vascular injury is also one […]

Am I a Good Candidate For UFE?

UFE or Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Fibroids or Uterine Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) growths of cells within the uterus. It can mostly occur during the child-bearing days of women. The abnormal growth of the cells is usually made up of fibrous tissue or muscle […]

First Period and Menstrual Cycle After UFE

Uterine Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) growth of cells within the uterus. It is an emerging problem among the females. It can occur mostly during the child-bearing days of women. Uterine fibroids are not usually a threat to your health and can resolve easily with proper and timely treatment. But if left untreated minimal non-surgical interventions […]

Can Uterine Fibroids Cause Weight Gain?

An extremely general question is; can uterine fibroids cause weight gain? Unexplained sudden weight gain causes tension, especially when there are no significant changes in your lifestyle and diet. Weight gain goes hand in hand with the fibroids; for many women gaining weight suspiciously, uterine fibroids are the reason. Fibroids are known to impact 20% […]

Can I Get Pregnant After Fibroid Treatment?

Fibroids are uterine tumors that form and are composed of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. The treatment for such a condition may range from no therapy to surgeries. If the fibroids do not have any symptoms, no significant treatment may be required. However, if extreme symptoms are experienced, proper treatment may be necessary. […]