Treating Uterine Fibroids with Embolization

At Emory, we offer the option to treat uterine fibroids with fibroid embolization, an alternative treatment to more invasive surgical options.

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that occur in the wall of the uterus. They are very common, but they can lead to problems such as irregular and prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, lower back pain, constipation, frequent urination or painful intercourse.

Uterine fibroids may be as small as a pea or as large as a cantaloupe. Approximately 20-40% of women 20 years and older will develop one or more of these uterine fibroid tumors before reaching menopause. The risk is higher among African-American women: 50% will develop fibroids during their lifetimes.

Uterine fibroids are usually not cancerous, but about 10-20% of women with fibroids develop symptoms that include heavy or long menstrual periods, increased menstrual cramps, pain or pressure in the pelvis or lower back, pain during intercourse, frequent urination, constipation, and bloating.

Learn More About Fibroid Embolization and Other Treatment Options

Symptomatic uterine fibroids trigger approximately 150,000 hysterectomies each year. These accounts for one-third of all hysterectomies performed in the United States.  Fibroid embolization can serve as an alternative to the need for a hysterectomy for some women.

Our goal is to help you to live the best as you can be. We invite you to learn more about Emory's team and your treatment options, including fibroid embolization.

Find out more about the treatment of uterine fibroids at Emory.

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