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Find Relief with UFE - Uterine Fibroid Embolization.
At VIP, our team of experts focuses on patient care, comfort and quick recovery with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). This non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure effectively treats fibroids while preserving your uterus.
Find Relief with UFE - Uterine Fibroid Embolization.
At VIP, our team of experts focuses on patient care, comfort and quick recovery with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). This non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure effectively treats fibroids while preserving your uterus.
Fibroid Facts Stats Figures
80%
of women develop fibroids by age 50
2-3x
more common in African American women
40%
of diagnosed fibroids cause symptoms
70%
of hysterectomies performed are medically unnecessary
62%
have never heard of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
Minimally-Invasive (Quicker Recovery)
For the UFE procedure, a thin tube is inserted at your wrist or groin, and using x-rays, the radiologist guides it to the blood vessels leading to your fibroids. Tiny particles are then deployed to cut off the blood flow to the fibroids. This quick, efficient process takes about an hour, with the best care at your bedside. Typically, you can resume work and daily activities within 5-7 days, offering a seamless route to improvement without surgery.
Same-Day Procedure (No Hospital Stay)
While many places perform Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) in a hospital setting, requiring overnight stays, we're proud to offer UFE as an outpatient procedure. This allows for a same-day home return, no hospital stress, and reduced risk of infection, ensuring a safer recovery. This streamlined approach minimizes disruption to your daily routine, and facilitates a quicker return to your normal activities.
Relieve Symptoms (Preserve Uterus)
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) effectively reduces symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, while also preserving the uterus, making it a preferred option for women looking to keep their fertility options open. This non-surgical approach not only eases discomfort but also safeguards future pregnancy possibilities, without compromising reproductive health.
Your Questions Answered Clarified Explained
What are uterine fibroids?
Fibroids are benign, or non-cancerous, tumors that emerge within or around the uterus, often resulting in discomfort and potentially impacting fertility.
What are the symptoms of fibroids?
Uterine fibroids can lead to a range of symptoms, affecting your quality of life in several ways:
- Heavy and Prolonged Periods
- Anemia
- Severe Cramping
- Abdominal/Pelvic Fullness or Pain
- Constipation
- Pain During Intercourse
- Frequent Urination
- Lower Back and Leg Pain
What causes fibroids?
The exact reason why fibroids develop is still under investigation. That being said, we know there are certain risk factors associated with their development including fertility, family history, race (black females are most affected), and obesity.
What is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a trusted procedure that’s been used for nearly 50 years, offering a less invasive option compared to traditional surgery for removing fibroids. It involves a small tube, as thin as angel hair pasta, being inserted through an artery in your wrist or groin. This tube, guided by X-ray images, is carefully moved to the arteries that feed your fibroids, which require a lot of blood to grow. Once in place, tiny particles are released through the tube into these arteries, blocking the blood supply to the fibroids and causing them to shrink. The entire process usually takes about an hour and is performed on both sides of the uterus. After the tube is removed and any bleeding is stopped, you’ll rest in bed for a few hours before you can head home to recover comfortably in your own bed.
Am I a candidate for UFE?
Determining if you’re a candidate for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) involves a few considerations, such as the size and location of your fibroids, your symptoms, your overall health, and whether you wish to preserve fertility. Generally, if you have symptomatic fibroids and prefer a non-surgical treatment option, you might be a good candidate. The best way to find out, is to schedule a consult with our providers, who will evaluate your specific situation.
Our quick and informative quiz can also help assess if UFE is right for you!
Where is the center located?
VIP’s outpatient center is conveniently located in Carmel just north of Indianapolis and a short drive from Kokomo, Muncie, Anderson, New Castle, Greenfield, Lebanon, Brownsburg, Avon, Crawfordsville, Danville, and Greenwood. Our address is:
10603 North Meridian St, Carmel, Indiana, 46290
What insurance plans cover UFE?
 VIP takes all insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Meet Our Doctors
Our board-certified vascular and interventional radiologists offer personalized care, utilizing advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to precisely target treatment at the source of the fibroids. Conducted conveniently in an outpatient setting, our approach ensures shorter recovery times, reduced pain, and fewer complications than traditional surgery.Â
