What Is It?
Benign smooth-muscle tumors of the uterus affecting up to 70 % of women by age 50.
Symptoms
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Pelvic bulk pressure
- Anemia
- Fertility challenges
Our Work-up
- Pelvic ultrasound
- MRI fibroid mapping
- Joint review with gynecology
Treatment at PVI
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): catheter-based blockage of fibroid blood supply, > 85 % symptom reduction, uterus-sparing. – Performed in our angiography suite with IV sedation; home the same day.
- Pre- and post-UFE anemia management
- Alternative counseling on myomectomy vs. hysterectomy
