Frequently Asked UFE Questions

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Answers To Frequently Asked Questions



How expensive is UFE? What about MRgFUS? Are there any types of fibroids that cannot be treated with UFE or MRgFUS? Do fibroids grow back after UFE or MRgFUS? How do I know if I am a candidate for uterine fibroid embolization or MRgFUS? How long until I can return to work after UFE or MRgFUS? What happens to the normal uterine tissue after uterine fibroid embolization? How long will it take for my symptoms to resolve following UFE or MRgFUS? What happens to the fibroids after UFE or MRgFUS? What symptoms do fibroids cause? What is an interventional radiologist and why doesn't my gynecologist offer these procedures? How long do the UFE and MRgFUS procedures take? Will my insurance cover uterine fibroid embolization and MR guided focused ultrasound? If I would like to maintain fertility, can I still be a candidate for UFE or MRgFUS? What type of follow-up is required after UFE and MRgFUS? What happens to the small particles used during the UFE procedure? Are UFE or MRgFUS painful? Do I need a referral from my gynecologist or primary care physician to make an appointment with Dr. Fischer? How successful are UFE and MRgFUS in controlling symptoms caused by fibroids? How much radiation exposure is there with UFE or MRgFUS? Must I have a gynecologist to undergo UFE or MRgFUS? Are UFE and MRgFUS safe procedures? Can UFE or MRgFUS be used to treat other conditions such as endometriosis or adenomyosis? How are fibroids diagnosed?