Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) avoids surgery, preserves the uterus, controls symptoms and improves quality of life.
Many women diagnosed with uterine fibroids are not being given the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. SIR's new report based on a survey on 1,122 American women and decades of scientific research, show that women aren't aware of a safe, effective fibroid treatment that avoids hysterectomy and speeds recovery.
An IR can perform a treatment called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) to avoid surgery, preserve your uterus, control symptoms and improves quality of life.
Use this checklist during your next appointment with your OB-GYN or primary care physician to start a discussion about UFE and its potential to help treat your uterine fibroids.
An IR can help you understand if UFE is right for you. IRs are board-certified physicians who use imaging guidance to deliver minimally invasive, targeted treatments with a quicker recovery.
Use the SIR Doctor Finder to find a UFE specialist near you.
"My mom had had a hysterectomy, along with my grandma and nearly every woman in my family. But I broke that cycle. By sharing my story, I’ve been able to help other women."
Read more on the Society for Women's Health Research blog.
Read Jennifer's story“The low invasiveness of this process was tremendous. The recovery for me was tremendous. As I talk about this with my team … I show them my little pinhole prick here. That this is where my treatment started. That is where my back to quality of living started.”
Watch Jeannie's story on SIR's YouTube channel.
Hear from JeannieSIR members can access tools to help inform patients about their fibroid treatment options. Login to access the toolkit.