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What are the benefits of prostate artery embolization?
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate. It is an outpatient procedure and requires less recovery time than surgery to treat enlarged prostate. PAE also has a lower risk of side effects than other surgical treatments, including urinary incontinence and lower sex drive.
Will my heavy periods go away after UFE?
Yes
Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Yes. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is routinely covered by insurance payors .Depending on the individual plan, will determine how much the patient will be responsible for following the procedure.
What are the benefits of UFE?
Patients who undergo uterine fibroid embolization typically notice decreased bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, and other symptoms of uterine fibroids, as well as an overall significant improvement in physical and emotional well-being.
Who cannot go for a UFE?
Patients who have cervical, endometrial, or uterine cancer. Women with an active, recent, or chronic pelvic infection.
Who can go for a UFE?
They are experiencing uterine fibroid symptoms, including abnormal and heavy bleeding, pain during sex, pelvic pain and pressure, constipation, urinary issues, and erratic menstrual cycles.
What is uterine fibroid embolization?
Uterine artery embolization is a procedure in which an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to deliver small particles that block the blood supply to the uterine body.
What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
Symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods and pelvic pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
What are uterine fibroids?
Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can develop during a woman's childbearing years. The cause of fibroids isn't well understood. Risk factors include a family history of fibroids, obesity or early onset of puberty.
Does insurance cover CAE?
Yes. Most insurance carriers cover CAE. Please check with your insurance provider to see if your specific plan covers the procedure.
