Anyone Have Experience with the UFE (Uterine Fibroid Embolization)?

S.,

I had an embolization in December and I am glad that I did it. I dealt with a large fibroid for over almost 2 years and couldn't stand the pain. I have an IUD and so the bleeding wasn't too bad. I too was hesitant about a hysterectomy as I am 37 with 2 wonderful children. I have been told not to have any more kids because of the surgery but have read that it is possible to have a healthy child after this procedure.

I was awake during the procedure and was able to watch the "tv" during it. I was given a local and felt some pressure but nothing like child birth. The doctor loaded me up with the radioactive beads as it was a good sized fibroid so he used more to shut down the blood flow. I stayed overnight and did alright but I don't do well with anesthesia local or not and had issues with that. I felt better after this surgery than the laporoscopy I had earlier last year- tried to have the fibroid removed that way but no luck.

I hope this helps and if you have any more questions please feel free to contact me- ____@____.com.

C. J.

S., We have a lot in common so I just thought I would email you...I am a christian, but 2 of my chilren go to pubic school...the 3rd is out of school. I am also 47 and a lot of my freinds home school their children...I get very low iron at that time also...So you build it up and then you lose it all...My iron doctor told me 3 years ago to get a hysterectomy...I told him no..and do not see him anymore..that was my choice..sorry I can not help you with the Fibroid E. Love to talk to you...I have a coupon under member perks..if you want to talk..D.

Hi S.,

Here are some web sites that might help you decide what to do:

http://www.radiologyinfor.org/en/info.cfm?pg=ufe&bhcp=1

http://www.sirweb.org/patients/uterine-fibroids/

Hope this helps. Good luck. D.

I don't have any experience YET with UFE but that was one of the suggestions my doctor mentioned to me. I have been dealing with fibroids for the last 10 years of my life. The last year and a half has been the worse as they have grown tremendously. My advice to you would be to get a second opinion. I particularly am not pleased with the way my doctor chose to handle my issue. So I am getting a second opinion. George Washington University Hospital has the Fibroid and Menstral Disorder center for this very issue and four doctors who are skilled in this area as well. Here is the number to give them a call ###-###-####. Here's the website as well. www.gwhospital.com. A hysterectomy is usually the very last resort for there are about 4 ways that this issue can be treated. All the best to you and I hope this was helpful.
Also you may want to pay close attention to your diet 2 weeks before your cycle as it may be contributing to your symptoms. Try not to eat a lot of fried foods, dairy products and red meat. Stick to fish, beans and high protien foods. You'd be surprised the difference in how you feel.