At VIRA , there is nothing more important than our commitment to the health and well being of our patients, staff, and entire community. We have resumed our regular patient scheduling while continuing safety and precautionary measures for COVID-19. 

These precautions include:
Patient screening questions and temperature checks upon arrival
 All patients and staff are asked to wear masks 
Each room thoroughly sterilized between appointments 
Limited number of patients in waiting room 

If you have any questions before your visit, please call (478) 757-8868 to speak with one of our staff members. We look forward to seeing you! 

Wear White Again! 
Say goodbye to fibroids,
heavy periods, pelvic pain,
& even anemia.

VIRA’s Nonsurgical Solution: 
Uterine Fibroid Embolization

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  • Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization (UAE), is a minimally invasive option that preserves the uterus and greatly reduces recovery times compared to surgical procedures. 
    • UFE blocks the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink. 
    • About 85-90% of women have significant relief or total resolution of fibroid symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pain or pressure, and other fibroid-related problems. 
      • Recurrence of fibroids following UFE is rare.
  • UFE is performed by an interventional radiologist (IR), a doctor who uses X-rays and other imaging techniques to see inside the body and treat conditions without surgery.
    • During UFE, the patient is kept comfortable with sedation and pain medication.
    • The IR inserts a thin tube through a small incision in the skin of the groin. 
      • The small tube (catheter) is placed into the femoral artery and tiny microscopic particles (Embospheres®) are injected into the uterine arteries supplying blood to the uterus and to the fibroids. 
      • The tiny particles injected into the arteries supplying the uterus starve the fibroids of the nutrients they need to grow.
      • Over the next several months, the fibroids shrink and die.
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The uterine fibroid embolization procedure generally takes about an hour in the interventional radiology room. When required, hospital stay is usually only one night during which the patient will receive pain medication and other drugs to treat any pain and cramping associated with the procedure. The patient is discharged with pain and anti-inflammatory medications. Most womenresume light activity within a few days and return to work in 7 to 10 days.

Patient who are an ideal candidate for UFE include women who:
  • Have symptomatic fibroids
  • Do not intent to get pregnant in the future
  • Want to keep their uterus
  • Do not want surgery
  • Want a faster recovery time
  • May not be a good candidate for surgery.
While there are reports of women becoming pregnant after uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) and having successful pregnancies, there are no large definitive scientific study results establishing the safety of UFE on fertility and pregnancy. As with any medical intervention, you should discuss the most current clinical data before deciding on the fibroid treatment that is right for you. 

We will be glad to schedule an appointment with one of VIRA’s interventional radiologists to determine if UFE is the best option for you.
WHAT ARE FIBROIDS VIRA
Fibroids,also known as uterine fibroids, leiomyomas, or myomas, are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the muscle tissue of the uterus.

They can range from less than an inch to more than six inches.  Depending upon the size and location of the fibroids within the uterus, fibroid symptoms can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life.
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SYMPTOMS 
Most fibroids cause no symptoms and are only discovered when a woman has a routine pelvic examination. If you do experience fibroid symptoms, they may include:
  • Heavy, prolonged monthly periods, sometimes with clots.
  • Anemia (fatigue due to low red blood count)
  • Pressure on the bladder leading to frequent urination or incontinence
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Pressure on bowel leading to constipation
  • An enlarged belly
  • Pain and pressure sensation in pelvis
  • Back and/or leg pain.
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who is at risk of fibroids VIRA
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Since uterine fibroids are the most common tumors within the female reproductive system, all women are at a potential risk of developing them.

The majority of uterine fibroids are diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 54. However, fibroids can occur in women younger than 35.
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  • Studies demonstrate the prevalence of fibroids in 20-40% of women older than 35 years of age.

  • African American women are three times more likely to develop uterine fibroids with an earlier age of onset.

  • Most clinicians believe fibroids shrink when a woman goes through menopause.
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Schedule your appointment to see if you qualify for effective nonsurgical fibroid care.
We want to help you feel better as soon as possible!
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