What are some of the side effects and potential complications after UAE?
The side effects and complications after having undergone a Uterine Artery Embolization are few, but there are a some minor post-UAE symptoms that have been noted. One of the most common minor issues that patients experience after the procedure is pain. The pain, however, is often manageable with pain medication and patients are usually able to go home the same day. Any pain that patients do experience post-UAE often do not last more than the 5-7 day recovery period; therefore, most women are able to return to work as well as their daily activities within a short period of time.
Also, there is a slight risk of infection in the embolized fibroid, but this is usually managed with antibiotics. There have also been very rare cases of embolization particles traveling to the ovaries, causing issues with ovarian function; however, as stated before, these cases are extremely rare.
Overall, Uterine Artery Embolization is an effective, non-invasive treatment that has gained much medical and patient acceptance. Today more than several hundred thousand women world-wide have found relief with this safe, simple procedure. The Fibroid Treatment Collective performed the very first fibroid embolization in America, and has perfected the procedure with thousands of successful treatments to date.
If you would like to learn more about UAE or fibroids, please give the Fibroid Treatment Collective a call at 866-362-6463 or Request a Free Consultation Online.
Has anyone reported low pelvic, abdominal and low back pain of unknow origin for years post uae?
I have been seeking medical treatment for pelvic, hip and lower back pain and have received little help. Cortisone shots have been a minimal help. Then, it dawned on me that it may be related to my embolization! What help is out there? I can’t get up and down stairs or up from a chair without pain.
To ensure that the synptoms you are experiencing are related to fibroids or some other related embolization, please visit your physicians so that the proper procedures can be carried out to confirm the diagnosis. Also, in the event that you may in fact be experiencing symptoms due to fibroids, please give our offices a call at 866-362-6463 so that we can set you up for a FREE phone consultation with the world reknowned, Dr. Bruce Mclucas. In this consultation, you will be able to ask him any pressing questions or concerns that you may have and he can help you figure out the medical option that works best for your specific health situation.
Good luck!