Fibroid embolisation
Uterine artery embolisation
A minimally invasive procedure that blocks the arteries that supply blood to your uterine fibroids
What are fibriods?
Fibroid embolisation blocks most of these arteries, causing the fibroids to shrink. Your uterus develops a different blood supply so is not affected.
Need to know
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What happens during embolisation? icon plus
Your consultant will use an X-ray camera to guide the delivery of tiny particles to your womb and fibroids. The particles and contrast dye are injected into the artery supplying the fibroids with blood through a thin, flexible tube called a catheter. -
How to prepare icon plus
You will need to have some imaging tests performed on your uterus to locate the number, size and location of your fibroids. This may be either an ultrasound or MRI scan.
You will need to inform your consultant if you are taking any medications to thin your blood or for diabetes.
You will need to fast (no food) for six hours before the procedure and can not drink water from two hours before the procedure. -
After treatment icon plus
You will be sent to the recovery area and must remain flat for four hours post-procedure. Your blood pressure and pulse will be closely monitored.
You are likely to need to stay in hospital for one night, depending on the rate of your recovery. You will experience some bruising where the artery was punctured but this should reduce after a few days. You will be administered painkillers for any pain you may be experiencing.
Our consultants
Our locations in London
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Private fibroid embolisation in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
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020 7079 4344