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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /www/vivaevecom_107/public/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a nonsurgical procedure that provides long-term symptom relief for women with uterine fibroids. As a first-line therapy for fibroids, it controls fibroid symptoms over time by blocking the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and symptoms to diminish. While strong evidence<\/a> exists that supports the safety and effectiveness of UFE, there has been some discussion on our social media pages regarding the likelihood of fibroids \u201cgrowing back.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dr. James A. Gohar, lead Ob\/Gyn and fibroid expert at Viva Eve addresses the possibility of fibroids growing back and what it really<\/em> means if your fibroids have \u201cgrown back\u201d: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dr. James Gohar<\/strong>: \u201cIt\u2019s very unlikely. Most instances where fibroids grow back, a suboptimal treatment is the cause. If the blood supply is partially treated, there\u2019s a reasonable probability that the body is going to regenerate that blood supply, because the body doesn\u2019t know any better, and has a remarkable ability to compensate whenever there is a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dr. James Gohar<\/strong>: \u201cAt our fibroid treatment center, we do a three-month followup during which the patient gets an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. We then review the size and activity level of the fibroids to determine how effective the UFE procedure has been. Did we fully treat the area or is it only partially treated? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n We can tell by looking at something called contrast enhancement. During the MRI, a chemical dye known as contrast is inserted through the IV into the bloodstream. If the fibroids are enhanced (active), they light up like Christmas trees. If the fibroids are not active, there is low or no enhancement. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Based on each fibroid\u2019s enhancement, we can determine how effective the procedure was at eliminating the blood supply. Fibroids that show 0% enhancement or very low levels of enhancement, mean that we\u2019ve achieved our goal. If fibroids aren\u2019t active, they can\u2019t cause symptoms.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dr. James Gohar<\/strong>: \u201cYes there is a chance, just as there is a chance with a myomectomy. Short of removing your uterus, there\u2019s always the possibility that new fibroids can grow. However, we have performed hundreds of UFEs and have had very few repeat cases. We make no claims about one tool working 100% for all people, 100% of the time. However, the goal is significant improvement in our patients\u2019 quality of life. That is the goal, that is the objective, and it\u2019s a goal that we feel really confident about and are very successful in.\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dr. James Gohar<\/strong>: \u201cA patient should look for a doctor who has a compassionate bedside manner, who has their back and gives them impartial information to use to make decisions, and offers them support, follow-up, and close attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n When you go to a hospital and you have the UFE, you\u2019d be lucky if you even see the doctor or have any sort of MRI or imaging after the procedure. They\u2019re just not set up for that. So, you have the treatment, you aren\u2019t followed up with, you have no support and thus, you get lost in the shuffle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Our approach to this is a little different. We work very closely with our Ob\/Gyns. We see our patients before and after the procedure and follow up to ensure they\u2019ve had a full treatment so we can make the determination that their problem is solved. Once we know the treatment is complete and successful, we then find the recurrence rate to be very, very small.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Bottom line?<\/strong> The next time you read a comment on social media that says \u201c\u270b<\/a> My fibroids grew back,\u201d stop! One person\u2019s experience may not be the measure of UFE\u2019s ability to provide long-term fibroid symptom relief. A fibroid specialist can share the pros and cons of the best options modern medicine can offer and help you create an individualized treatment plan that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIs there a chance for a fibroid to grow back that has gone through the UFE process?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
How does a patient know whether they have received a full treatment or a suboptimal treatment? <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
Is it possible for new fibroids to grow post-UFE? <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
When seeking guidance on whether UFE is the right option for a patient, what should they look for in a doctor? <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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