A recent study published in the Journal of Roentgenology reported on pregnancies and their outcome after uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine fibroids.
From 2001 to 2004, 102 patients (mean age, 35.7 years; range, 20–48 years) with symptomatic uterine fibroids underwent uterine artery embolization.
Results: Among 102 women who underwent bilateral uterine artery embolization, 23 (22.5%) were seeking to become pregnant, and 14 of the 23 (61%) became pregnant. Fourteen pregnancies were spontaneous, and one was achieved by zygote intrafallopian transfer. Two miscarriages occurred, one in the 12th and one in the 16th week of gestation. The other 13 pregnancies went to term, were uncomplicated, and ended in elective cesarean delivery. All of the neonates were healthy with Apgar scores greater than 8.
Conclusion: Uterine artery embolization can serve as a substitute for invasive operations such as hysterectomy and myomectomy. Additional studies, including prospective, randomized comparisons with myomectomy, should be performed.
Pregnancy after embo is truly a blessing for some of us. I am scheduled to have embo on July 13, 2009 and I decree that I will be blessed to carry a child full term
I am going to have surgery on 08/27/09, UAE. UAE instead of myomectomy because where the fibroid is located. I hope that after this surgery most of the problems related to this fibroid are resolved. I am hoping to get pregnant, and carry full term, but above all have a healthy, full of life and happy child. I really wish the best for all the women who are undergoing this treatment, and wish that UAE really works for all of us in accomplishing our dreams.
Thank you for sharing Alia. The best of health to you!
thank you this has help me under stand, about fibroids !
I’m glad we could be of help to you, Kerri!
I had my UAE done in August, 2009 and just found out I’m 6 weeks pregnant. I’m so happy and nervous at the same time. I read online that there are some risks of miscarriage, placenta previa with bleeding, low birth weights, and preterm deliveries. I also read that there are many cases of women that have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. I’m just terrified, especially because I just got the procedure done 3 months ago. Anyhow, I just thank God for giving me the opportunity to have another baby, and pray for my pregnancy to be a normal one and for my baby to be healthy.
Thank you for sharing with us and we wish you all the best as well!
After reading the above posts, I feel encouraged about UAE. I also have fibroids and I have been given a date for a myomectomy. I am so scared and wish to avoid surgery. I intend to cancel the appointment and go for UAE instead. Although I was told by my gynaecologist that my fibroids are very large, 12cm and 9cm respectively, I still believe the UAE will be of benefit in my particular case and will likely succeed. I so desire to have my own baby in my arms! I trust and believe that God will answer my prayers.
I wish all women in the same condition the best they could ever imagine.
We are happy that you found the information useful!
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a gentler, less invasive treatment that allows women to solve a fibroid problem safely, simply and non-surgically. Being that you are trying to avoid surgery, this procedure seems to be a good fit for the treatment of your fibroids!
If you would like to find out more about fibroids or the Uterine Fibroid Embolization procedure, give us a call at 866-362-6463 and we will be more than happy to help you get on the road to recovery!
. . .there’s so many varying, it’s great nice to see someone with knowledge about healthy pregnancies post good useful information.
Keep up the good work!
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I had UAE done 2 weeks ago and still afraid of having a negative outcome. Can someone here pls tell me what will happen in the future. I will love to be able to have kids
Glad to hear that you made the choice to have UAE! In terms of what is to come in the future, we are incapable of predicting such information; however, you should be happy to know that for most UAE patients, fertility is still a possibility. You should expect to meet with your physician sometime around the 6 month mark post-UAE, and then again a year after you had the procedure. During this time, you will be able to discuss these options with your doctor to ensure that the fibroids were successfully decreased in size and you can be on your way to making your fertility dreams a reality.
Good luck and please do not hesitate to call the Fibroid Treatment Collective at 866-362-6463.
i had emboisation in Denmark about one year ago now,wish to have children as well but to date nothing has happened instead i feel like the fibroids are getting bigger.so am so stressed infact!
I had UAE about one year now,i wish to have children but until date nothing has happened instead am feeling like the fibroids are getting bigger.
If you are feeling that your fibroids may be increasing in size, we recommend you set up an appointment with your ob-gyn so that he/she can check things out. You are also free to give us a call at 866-362-6463 or Contact Us Online.
We will be more than happy to help you figure out your next step!
Dealing with fibroids can be extremely challenging! Let us help you find a solution to this problem by calling us at 866-362-6463 or by Contacting Us Online.
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Thank you for sharing I wish I could go somwhere.
Hello
I had UAE about 6 years ago. It was a wonderful decision and changed my life completely. The terrible periods, the exhaustion, anaemia all went away almost immediately along with a massive reduction in my tummy size. My doctor’s words to me on my final check up (6 months after the procedure) were “off you go now and start your family”. It’s only in the past few months I’ve started my journey to have a baby, nothing yet, but will keep you posted. UAE is a fantastic procedure – I would recommend it to anyone.
We are so happy to hear that UAE was very successful for you! We’re sure your success story is inspiring for many!
Sincerely,
FTC
do you keep in contact and follow any of the women who have had UAE and became pregnant. I would like to know how many desiring to have a baby were sucessful. I have fibroids but wish to have a baby.
Yes, we have kept in contact with several of our patients, including those who, like you, wanted to have a baby and were able to after undergoing the UFE procedure.
Read about the personal experiences of our patients who have had the UFE procedure or click here to learn more about one of our patients that was finally able to have a child after many failed attempts prior to the procedure!
Good luck!
Above all the comments, and info we retrieve from the internet, it is important to have faith. I truly believe that with strong faith..”all things are possible”. I will continue to keep everyone in my prayers regarding their health, and their ability to conceive after UAE. I am scheduled to have one in the near future and have considered canceling my appt. It isn’t so much about the possibility of conceiving as much as it is to know that we have that choice as women. I am thankful to God that I have been blessed with a beautiful little girl, and if it is God’s will, I will have another child. Blessings to all the women who have to deal with all these decisions on their own. Have faith..and keep us posted.