Uterine fibroid embolization is safe, but there are some side effects. Most women have moderate to severe cramps for the first few hours after the procedure. Some women have nausea and fever. Medicine can help with these symptoms. A few women get an infection after the procedure.
Antibiotics can control the infection.
This could make a hysterectomy necessary. A few women have started menopause after uterine fibroid embolization. Studies about getting pregnant after having this procedure are not complete. You, your family doctor, your gynecologist and the interventional radiologist will decide if uterine fibroid embolization is right for you. Most insurance companies will pay for this procedure.