You will be made comfortable with intravenous sedation. Once in place, tiny plastic particles are passed through the catheter to block the blood flow to the fibroid. Once the blood supply is stopped, the fibroid tissue will begin to break down and become reabsorbed by the body. After The Procedure. After the procedure, you will be sent home with any necessary medication.
Most women become virtually pain-free after one week.
Some women may develop a low-grade fever. This is related to the destruction of the fibroid and not infection. All Rights Reserved. Please view our Disclaimer and Privacy Statement .