How is uterine fibroid embolization performed?

How is uterine fibroid embolization performed?

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Uterine fibroid embolization is performed for women who have difficulty with enlarged, benign tumors of the uterus. These benign tumors can sometimes cause abnormal bleeding or pain or fullness or discomfort within the pelvis. The embolization is performed by placement of a catheter into the blood vessel leading to the fibroids in the uterus. This is usually done on both sides of the uterus. And small particles are injected in order to deprive these benign tumors of their sometimes very, very significant blood supply. This can be performed from one groin puncture or both groins.