[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Uterine fibroids are common in women, with 20 to 80% of women developing them by the time they reach 50. Some women are lucky and develop uterine fibroids but experience no symptoms; however, for others, the symptoms can be debilitating. For women in the latter situation, uterine fibroid embolization is a less invasive treatment option that can help relieve them of the unpleasant symptoms caused by uterine fibroids.<\/p>\n
Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the walls of the uterus. While tumors often bring someone\u2019s mind to cancer, the good news is that fibroids are almost always non-cancerous.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”2740″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids<\/strong> The potential symptoms of fibroids include:<\/p>\n Risk Factors for Fibroids [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”2742″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Most fibroids grow in the uterine wall, but they are placed into three groups based on their specific location. Submucosal fibroids grow into the uterine cavity. Fibroids growing within the wall of the uterus are called intramural fibroids, and those growing on the outside of the uterus are called subserosal fibroids.<\/p>\n One method of treating uterine fibroids is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). For this procedure, a thin tube is threaded into the blood vessels that supply blood to the fibroid. Once in place, small gel or plastic particles are inserted into the blood vessel, preventing blood from reaching the fibroid. When the fibroid no longer has a blood supply, it begins to shrink.<\/p>\n As with all procedures, there are certain patients who will see the best results. For UFE, those who are the best candidates include women who:<\/p>\n Compared to other procedures for uterine fibroids, such as hysterectomy, UFE offers many advantages. One of its biggest advantages is that it is a minimally invasive procedure with a much shorter recovery time, with many women resuming normal activities within seven to ten days.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Not all women with uterine fibroids experience symptoms, but they can be debilitating for those who do. UFE offers a safe and effective procedure that can shrink fibroids without the need for a highly invasive procedure, allowing you to get back to normal sooner.<\/p>\n If you have any of the symptoms of uterine fibroids, visit your local physician. For those who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, talk to your physician about Uterine Fibroid Embolization with MTV IR; it\u2019s time to take action against your uterine fibroids.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]References<\/em> Uterine fibroids are common in women, with 20 to 80% of women developing them by the time they reach 50.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2747,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,41],"tags":[54,52,14,51],"yoast_head":"\n
\nNot all women with uterine fibroids have symptoms. However, those with symptoms often find them debilitating and hard to live with.<\/p>\n\n
\nMany factors can increase your chance of developing fibroids, including:<\/p>\n\n
Fibroid Locations<\/h3>\n
UFE as a Treatment<\/h3>\n
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UFE for Uterine Fibroids<\/h3>\n
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