If you suffer from fibroid tumors that you most likely are seeking the best treatment that you can get.  A new way of treatment, found to be very effective, is the Uterine Fibroid Embolization.  Fibroid Tumors are benign masses of fibrous and muscle tissue, located along the uterine wall.  They generally cause very heavy periods, pressure on the bladder or pelvic pain.  A catheter, much like the one used in a heart catheterization, is used in an angiographic method.  A catheter is placed in both of the uterine arteries, and then small particles are injected into the arterial branches to block the blood supply to the fibroids. 

This procedure allows the fibroid tumors tissue to die and as it dies the mass shrinks.  This generally means as the mass shrinks so do the symptoms.  The Uterine Fibroid Embolization usually can be done under local anesthesia.  This procedure is much less invasive then an open surgery, therefore it is much less stressful on the body as it allows a much faster recovery rate. So you can see why it is a much preferred method of treatment.

The Uterine Fibroid Embolization is performed by an experienced interventional radiologist who is a physician that is specifically trained to do this procedure as well as similar ones on fibroid tumors.  If you suffer from fibroid tumors and are not sure which treatment is best for you, then you should have a consultation with a specialist to come up with a treatment plan that is the right one for you. 

The Uterine Fibroid Embolization was first used to limit the amount of blood loss in the earlier surgical removal of fibroid tumors.  It was by accident that they found that most patients symptoms were eliminated while they were going through the Embolization while they waiting for their surgery to start.  With the symptoms being eliminated they soon found the need for surgery no longer necessary.  Today this procedure is used as a stand alone procedure in treatment of the symptoms of uterine fibroids.

Be sure to talk with your doctor is you show signs or symptoms that you suffer from fibroid tumors.  You do not want to suffer any longer than you have to.  With so many treatment options today, you can be well on your way to being pain free and happy again.  Your doctor will help you choose what procedure is right for you.