your appointment. Since certain medications may increase your risk of bleeding, it’s critical that you let your doctor know what kind of drugs you’re taking.
Generally, a UFE lasts for 90 minutes and your doctor may ask you to stay in the hospital overnight for continued observation. However, some people are approved to go home on the same day.
While it can take up to 10 days to completely recover from the procedure, the first few days usually have the most significant symptoms. These can include pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, and nausea but you should be able to manage these with medicine prescribed by your doctor. Some people also report feeling flu-like in the early days of recovery. If any of your symptoms get worse, call your doctor immediately.
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It’s also normal for your first month’s menses to be heavier than you’ve had before. However, this should be resolved by the next time you menstruate. Depending on the size or number of your fibroids, it can take as long as nine months for your fibroids to completely shrink but most people see an improvement in their symptoms within the first month or two.
If you’re dealing with the symptoms of fibroids, you need to know all of your options for relieving them. One procedure that your doctor may suggest is a UFE. There are several benefits to having a UFE but that doesn’t mean it will be right for everyone. It’s always best to have a frank discussion with your doctor about what having a UFE could mean for you.