Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Fibroids) is one of the most commonly used methods of treatment for uterine fibroids from women who suffer from this painful condition. It has been used since the 1970’s to provide relief for women suffering with various types of menstrual disorders including Irregular Periods, heavy bleeding, infertility, and cysts. Uterine Fibroid is also known as fibroids and leiomyomata. This is because the fibroids originate in the muscle cells of the uterine lining and extend up into the uterus where they are lodged until they become overgrowth. Removing fibroids surgically requires invasive procedures such as a hysterectomy or removal of lymph nodes.

The most common type of procedure for removing these tumors is called as uterine artery embolization. This procedure is done by cutting the blood supply to the fibroid tumor causing it to shrink. Once the blood supply is cut off, the body cells will die and will gradually start to die. After the tumor has died, it will eventually shrink on its own, however if it was left untreated the death rate could increase and the patient would have to live with this condition forever.

Ultrasound technology and vascular technology are used by many modern doctors at ECCO Medical in the field of Embolization. The best treatment options for uterine fibroids include Radiofrequency Ablation, Thrombolytic Surgery, Vagotomy/uterine artery embolization and Hysterectomy. If any of these options are not suitable, patients may consider hormonal therapy, or surgery to remove the tumors completely. Doctors that specialize in uterine fibroids recommend that their patients use a natural treatment option for their treatment rather than surgery.