Learn whether you're a candidate for UFE
A nonsurgical solution for uterine fibroids
Do I Have Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are benign, non-cancerous growths in or on the walls of the uterus. They can range from less than an inch to more than six inches in diameter.
If you do experience fibroid symptoms, they may include:
Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods, sometimes with clots
Anemia (fatigue due to low red blood count)
Pain or pressure between the hip bones or in the back of the legs
Pain during sexual intercourse
Urinary frequency
Constipation or bloating
An enlarged belly
An Alternative to Hysterectomy for Fibroids
The procedure is performed under local anesthetic with sedation and usually lasts less than an hour.
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Your interventional radiologist makes a tiny incision in your upper thigh (femoral access) or your wrist (transradial access). A very small catheter is inserted through this incision and into your arteries.
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Your doctor then uses x-ray guidance to locate the vessels that supply blood to your fibroids.
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Small particles are injected into the vessels, blocking the blood flow to the fibroids.
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Without a blood supply, fibroids will shrink and your symptoms will be alleviated.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Procedure Benefits:
Covered by most medical insurance plans - our clinic takes most insurances, including Medicare and most Medicaid plans with a doctor referral.
UFE has been in use for over 50 years and has a proven track record.
Offers fewer complications and less downtime, with most patients able to go back to work within 3-5 days.
Allows patients to avoid serious hysterectomy risks (including numerous physical and psychological effects).
No hospital admission required, procedure performed in an outpatient facility.
Effective results while preserving the uterus - many UFE patients go on to have successful pregnancies.
Patient Testimonials
"Life is so much more full, happy, and wonderful since I’ve had UFE. I have a lot of energy. I get to go out with my friends and enjoy life like I did before I had fibroids."
Gwen
"My experience with UFE was very positive. When I was trying to seek treatment in other places I just felt like I was being dismissed. I oftentimes felt like it was my fault that I had fibroids. That I was wasting people’s time because I was trying to figure out what I was going to do."
Carmen
"A hysterectomy should not be a first choice unless it’s medically necessary. UFE is minimally invasive and I only needed one procedure. Above all, it gave me back my life."
Shelly
About Our Physicians & Our Clinic
Our physicians have 20 years of experience with uterine fibroid embolization and other minimally invasive procedures. As board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional radiologists, they have been specially trained to perform UFE.
With convenient locations throughout Northwest Indiana, the region’s most progressive interventional radiology team, and a commitment to customer service uncommon in healthcare today, The Vascular & Interventional Institute has helped many patients with uterine fibroids find a less invasive treatment option.
Amjad Alkadri, M.D.
Qualifications
Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Chief, Section of Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Assistant Professor of Radiology University of Illinois, Chicago
Fellowship Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Omar Barakat, MD
Qualifications
Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Vivek Mishra, MD
Qualifications
Chairman, Diagnostic Imaging Department,Porter Regional Hospital
Board Certified Diagnostic Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ)
Neuroradiology
Fellowship Neuroradiology Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Am I A Candidate?
Disclaimer : This information is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician regarding any medical questions or conditions. Privacy Policy
If you do experience fibroid symptoms, they may include:
Uterine fibroid emobolization offers a hospital-free alternative to a hysterectomy, which preserves the uterus and provides a superior patient experience.
UFE is covered by Medicare, most Medicaid plans with a doctor referral, and most insurance plans. Schedule a consultation with one of our physicians to learn whether it's right for you.
*Please note - as we are located in Indiana, we cannot accept Illinois Medicaid. We are able to accept many other Illinois insurance plans.
