Is UFE Right for You? When to Seek Medical Advice
Imagine waking up, energized and pain-free, finally able to do all the things you’ve been missing. That’s what women around the world experience after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). From the first week after the procedure, life can feel completely transformed—no more heavy periods, no more exhaustion, and no more fear of missing out on special moments.
Do You Experience Symptoms of Fibroids?
Before UFE: Life on Hold
For many women with fibroids, every month is a struggle—days spent in pain, nights lost to discomfort, and constant worry about heavy bleeding. Simple joys like meeting friends or enjoying a favorite activity become nearly impossible. One woman recalls, “I would bleed for ten days every month, and always felt exhausted. I didn’t want to give up hope, but I was running out of options”.
After UFE: Dramatic, Lasting Relief
Everything changes after UFE. This minimally invasive procedure targets the fibroids, shrinking them and relieving symptoms quickly. Many women describe their recovery as “night and day”—with full energy, normal periods, and confidence returning just days later. The difference is dramatic:
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94% of women report better symptom control and improved daily life.
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Most notice relief within five days, and nearly all can return to their daily routines within two weeks—much faster than after major surgery.
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Self-confidence, sleep, and relationships improve, freeing women to enjoy sports, travel, and social events once more.
How UFE Fibroid Treatment Stands Out
Minimally Invasive
Effective Symptom Relief
Preserves the Uterus
Outpatient Procedure
Patient Voices: From Surviving to Thriving
The real stories are powerful. One patient said, “I feel like a new woman. Now, I can go anywhere without being afraid of accidents. I sleep better and never feel that awful fatigue anymore.” Another shared, “The difference is night and day. Suddenly, I was free—to run, to work, to laugh, and to plan fun things again!”.
Women who once faced the prospect of losing their uterus or undergoing risky surgery found UFE to be a breakthrough. “I got my life back,” says Shelly, who saw her periods normalize and energy surge in just a few weeks after UFE. “It wasn’t only about feeling better. It was about being myself again.”
What the Research Proves
UFE isn’t just about relief—it’s about living fully again. Scores for quality of life more than doubled after UFE, with dramatic drops in pain and anxiety. Over 88% of women who underwent UFE said they would recommend it, and most never needed any further treatment. Minor side effects like pain or bleeding resolve quickly, letting women get back to living—often even stronger than before.
Uterine fibroid embolization offers hope, healing, and freedom for those held captive by fibroid symptoms. For countless women, it isn’t just a medical procedure—it’s a dramatic new beginning.
Is UFE Right for You?
- Women with symptomatic fibroids seeking a minimally invasive treatment.
- Those who want to avoid major surgery, such as a hysterectomy.
- Women who are not planning to conceive but wish to preserve their uterus.
However, UFE may not be recommended if you are pregnant, have active pelvic infections, or have fibroids that are entirely outside the uterus.