Uterine artery embolization. WAIT!

Uterine fibroids are very common, benign growths on the uterus. Most fibroids don’t cause a problem although some large fibroids can cause pelvic pressure and heavy periods, and fibroids inside the uterine cavity (called submucosal) can reduce fertility.

Depending on their size and symptoms, fibroids can be treated with medications, surgery or uterine artery embolization. For women who wish to conceive, the standard treatment of a symptomatic fibroid is surgical removal, called a myomectomy.

In the past week I have seen three women who have had uterine artery embolization (UAE) before they began trying to conceive.