The presence of uterine fibroids can be reason enough to make some women worry about how their pregnancy, or potential to become pregnant, is affected. But what about uterine fibroid treatments? How might they leave a lasting impact on your body?
In particular, as uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE, becomes a more prominent means of uterine fibroid treatment, so too is its lasting impact being called into question.
But, first and foremost, it’s important to acknowledge that UFE is becoming an industry-leading means of eliminating uterine fibroids without having to resort to the same surgical lengths as with hysterectomy. In fact, UFE has a high clinical success rate, does not require anesthesia, can be performed in a comfortable outpatient setting, and more!
And yes, you can absolutely still have children after undergoing a UFE procedure!
How UFE Works
Hysterectomy, otherwise known as the surgical removal of the uterus, is most commonly performed to treat symptomatic fibroids, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
In this regard, while hysterectomy is a sure-fire way to eliminate uterine fibroids, it will also render a woman incapable of bearing children after the procedure.
UFE, however, is a minimally-invasive procedure that will essentially block proper blood flow to the uterine fibroids, leading them to shrink and die away without removing or causing permanent damage to the uterus.
Therefore, it provides the same results as a hysterectomy while still leaving a woman capable of becoming pregnant.
Keeping The Good News Rolling
Not only can a woman still get pregnant after undergoing UFE but, for some women, they might actually find their fertility restored following treatment.
While uterine fibroids do not always have an impact on a woman’s pregnancy, they can sometimes hinder a woman’s ability to become pregnant, depending on where the fibroid is located.
Therefore, by embolizing the fibroids, some women are able to get pregnant more successfully after treatment than they were prior.
Receiving Care You Can Trust
Are you ready to free yourself from the pain of uterine fibroids? Then Duval Vascular & Fibroid Center is waiting to help! Our center is all about improving the level of information and healthcare provided to women living with uterine fibroids. Whether you’re already pregnant or aiming to become pregnant in the future, we can help you explore your options and present you with treatment options, including UFE, that will be best suited to your body and lifestyle.
Contact us today by calling (904) 423-6017 to schedule your consultation!
