Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, and they are so common that many women have them and never know it. However, they can sometimes cause significant symptoms such as infertility, heavy bleeding, and pelvic pain or pressure.

The majority of women develop uterine fibroids at some point, and most of these growths never cause problems or require treatment. Still, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and the range of treatment options.

Uterine fibroid embolization, or uterine artery embolization (also known as UFE or UAE), is a procedure that blocks the blood flow to a fibroid tumor to kill it. A fibroid tumor is a noncancerous (benign) growth that starts in the smooth muscle layer and connective tissue of the uterus (womb). It is a minimally invasive […]