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Hysterectomy side effects- is it possible to get uterine fibroid embolization?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It's possible: But why? When you ablate or embolize, there is pain and bleeding, and the reason to have a hysterectomy is to avoid both. It is efficient, and the "sound good" embolization means it's still there to bleed another day.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Yes: Uterine fibroid embolization (ufe) allows a woman to not only avoid all of surgical risks associated with hysterectomy but also risks of what happens to these women without their uterus. Having a hysterectomy particularly before age 50 and despite leaving in the ovaries increases their risk for osteoporosis and heart disease. It also affects many women psychologically & sexually. Ufe avoids this.
Answered 3/27/2014
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