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Uterine Artery Embolization Procedure

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive treatment used to stop severe pelvic bleeding. The cause of such bleeding can be uterine fibroids (noncancerous tumors within the uterus), trauma, malignant (cancerous) gynecological tumors, or hemorrhage following childbirth, among other conditions.

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Uterine Artery Embolization Procedure

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  1. Uterine Artery Embolization Procedure

  2. What is Uterine Artery Embolization? • Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive treatment used to stop severe pelvic bleeding. The cause of such bleeding can be uterine fibroids (noncancerous tumors within the uterus), trauma, malignant (cancerous) gynecological tumors, or hemorrhage following childbirth, among other conditions. • The terms uterine artery embolization and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) are usually mistakenly used to mean the same thing.

  3. Who needs to have uterine artery embolization? Women who experience heavy pelvic bleeding as a result of fibroids or other conditions might benefit from UAE. Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) should not be done: • When the patient has uterine fibroids but no symptoms • If the woman is pregnant • If cancer might be present • In cases of pelvic infection • In cases of allergic reaction to contrast dyes

  4. What happens before a uterine artery embolization? • A general overview of the patient’s health, allergies (such as anesthetics or administered dyes), medications, menstrual history, current pregnancy, and desire for future pregnancy will be determined. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laparoscopy, or ultrasound will provide pictures of the interior structure of the uterus, helping to determine the source of symptoms. • A biopsy (tissue sampling) of the inner lining of the uterus might be taken to determine if cancer is present. • Use of aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or blood thinners is discontinued sometime prior to UAE. • No eating or drinking is allowed prior to the procedure. The doctor will let you know the length of this fasting period.

  5. What are the advantages of uterine artery embolization? • A general overview of the patient’s health, allergies (such as anesthetics or administered dyes), medications, menstrual history, current pregnancy, and desire for future pregnancy will be determined. • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laparoscopy, or ultrasound will provide pictures of the interior structure of the uterus, helping to determine the source of symptoms. • A biopsy (tissue sampling) of the inner lining of the uterus might be taken to determine if cancer is present. • Use of aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or blood thinners is discontinued sometime prior to UAE. • No eating or drinking is allowed prior to the procedure. The doctor will let you know the length of this fasting period.

  6. How long is the healing process? • Ninety percent of patients resume normal activity within ten days. In comparison, recovery from a hysterectomy could take up to six weeks.

  7. Website : https://hillregionalhospital.com • Phone No: 254-580-8500 • Email Id : psheldon@hillrh.com

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