Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization safe?
While uterine fibroid embolization is safe, like any surgical procedure, there are risks which you should discuss with your physician. It has been performed using FDA approved embolic particles on thousands of patients for over 20 years without long-term complications. A small number of patients have experienced infection, which usually can be controlled with antibiotics. There is also a 1 percent chance of injury to the uterus, potentially leading to hysterectomy. Less than 2 percent of patients have entered menopause as a result of the procedure.
