UFE Brochure
For more information on Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE), download the Sydney Fibroid Clinic brochure.
Fibroids
Fibroids are a very common, non-cancerous growth in the uterus. Depending on their size and location, they may cause heavy and painful periods, as well as bulk-related symptoms like urinary frequency, abdominal distention and a feeling of pressure or fullness.
Fibroid Symptoms
Many women who have fibroids don’t experience any symptoms.
For those who do, the most common fibroids symptoms include:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Periods lasting more than one week
- Pelvic pain and/or pressure
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
- Constipation
- Back or leg pains
- Bloating or abdominal distention
- Anaemia
- Lack of energy
If you’re experiencing one or more of these fibroids symptoms, you may require treatment.
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There are many options available to treat fibroids symptoms.
These include:
- Medical therapy
- Mirena IUD
- Endometrial ablation
- Uterine fibroid embolisation
- Hysteroscopic resection
- Myomectomy
- Hysterectomy
- MRgFUS
For more information on treating fibroids symptoms, visit the link below.
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Fibroids FAQs
To offer greater insight into fibroids and treatment options, please see our frequently asked questions.