Heavy Prolonged Periods
Pelvic Pain.
Back Pain
Large Blood Clots
Frequent Urination
Pain during intercourse
If You Are Suffering From Painful fibroid symptoms A ufe treatment can be life changing
Benefits of Uterine Fibroid Embolization
UFE Treatment
As a proven and effective treatment for fibroids, Uterine Fibroid Embolization is an alternative to a hysterectomy or myomectomy. This procedure is not experimental and has been performed for more than 20 years. UFE has provided hundreds of thousands of women with faster symptom relief from their fibroids without major surgery.
UFE typically involves only 7 days of recovery as opposed to 6 to 8 weeks of recovery after major fibroid surgery such as a laparoscopic myomectomy. UFE can get you feeling better and back to your life sooner than major fibroid surgery.
Meet Your Physician
Dr. Robert Handley, The UFE specialist, is well known in the Dallas Fort Worth area for fibroid removal procedures. He Advocates for women to explore every option available to them. His practice, North Texas Fibroids, is nationally known for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) procedures.
The process institutes a far less invasive procedure compared to other fibroid-related surgeries such as a hysterectomy. The pain relief and recovery time from a UFE procedure is much quicker than more complex surgeries.
What Our Patients are Saying
“I am very happy with my decision. I didn’t want a Hysterectomy, but I knew something had to be done. Ladies, do your research and ask your OBGYN about this procedure. Dr. Robert Handley and his team did a wonderful job” -UFE Patient
Three Locations Across Dallas-Fort Worth
Flower Mound | Cedar Hill | Dallas
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FAQs
Your uterine fibroid embolization will be carried out by our interventional radiologist: Dr. Handley who specializes in minimally invasive UFE treatments. Once we go over your health and run any necessary tests, we will be able to begin the process. The treatment itself can take between 45 and 90 minutes. The process leading up to the procedure can take between 1 and three weeks from the time of your initial consult. During this time, we will arrange for any necessary pre-procedure testing to be done, and we will obtain an authorization from your insurance company. A friendly member of our staff stays in touch with you through every step along the way.
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Endometrial Ablation is good for treating certain types of heavy menstrual bleeding that are not due to fibroids or structural issues with the uterus. Although endometrial ablation may temporarily reduce heavy menstrual bleeding when uterine fibroids are present, the bleeding generally returns within a few months of the procedure. Uterine fibroid embolization addresses the root cause of the heavy menstrual bleeding when uterine fibroids and/or adenomyosis are present. Women who wish to become pregnant should not undergo endometrial ablation.
The three most common fibroid procedure categories are: open surgery for fibroid removal, laparoscopic surgery, and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). Open surgery requires a 6-12 inch incision in the lower abdomen or pelvis and six weeks of recovery time. Laparoscopic surgery requires three to five smaller incisions and a recovery time of up to 4 weeks. Uterine Fibroid Embolization requires only one puncture of less then 2-3 mm in size and a recovery time of only one week.
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Although there are several different types of treatments for uterine fibroids, the best treatment for your fibroids is highly dependent on what your individual situation is. There are many factors to consider when deciding on which treatment is best for you. By getting an initial consultation at North Texas Fibroids, we can help guide you as to which treatment option is the best for you. Often an MRI of the pelvis will be ordered and reviewed before a definitive answer can be given. We may advise you to have a different procedure than UFE, and that study can be helpful in guiding another physician in your care.
Heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, frequent urination, anemia, painful sexual intercourse, enlarged abdomen, constipation, back pain, leg pain, infertility.
If fibroids are suspected to be causing menorrhagia, then the first step is to obtain a consultation to determine if you may be a good candidate for UFE. Most of the time an MRI of the pelvis will be performed and reviewed before a definitive answer can be given for this question. If fibroids are present in the uterus, then there is a good chance that UFE will be a good treatment for your menorrhagia.
When talking about treating Uterine Fibroids, Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Uterine Artery Embolization mean essentially the same thing. Sometimes different types of medical professionals may use one term or the other, but as far as treating fibroids goes, they mean the same procedure.
Uterine fibroids can cause what is known as “referred pain” in your lower back or even the upper part of your thighs. Referred pain is pain that is perceived at a site other than the site actually causing the painful stimulus. Treating the fibroids with UFE will most often alleviate the pain from the fibroids and thus treat the pain that is being referred to other locations, such as the back, as well.
Heavy bleeding can occur during your cycle where the blood may pool in the upper part of the vagina and not be expelled immediately. This blood may sit for some time before it is actually expelled, and in that time period it will clot.
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow on or within the muscle tissue of the uterus. Fibroids are believed to develop from a stem cell in the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus. When a single cell divides repeatedly it eventually creates a firm, rubbery mass that is distinct from nearby tissue.
The symptoms of adenomyosis are similar to those of fibroids, namely heavy bleeding and pain with menstrual cycles. Many women that have adenomyosis have fibroids as well. Fortunately, the treatment for adenomyosis is nearly identical to that of fibroids. If fibroids are present, they are treated at the same time.
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Don’t Be A Statistic
One in Four Women Develops FIbroids During Their Childbearing Years. Not All Are Diagnosed. If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, you could be a good candidate for Uterine Fibroid Embolization.
Heavy Prolonged Periods.
Pelvic Pain.
Back Pain.
Pain during intercourse.
Frequent Urination.
Large Blood Clots.
