UFE Doesn't Remove Fibroids--Here's What Women Aren't Being Told

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, thousands of women are steered toward a fibroid treatment that doesn't actually remove fibroids. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) may sound minimally invasive but it doesn't remove fibroids; it just shrinks them, slightly, often with disappointing results. At the Center for Innovative GYN Care (CIGC), we believe women deserve the truth—and real options—before making a decision that impacts their fertility, health, and future.

"UFE may shrink fibroids slightly, but it rarely makes a meaningful difference—especially with large or complex cases," said Dr. Natalya Danilyants, board-certified GYN surgeon and co-founder of CIGC.

"The fibroids are still inside your body, and so are the symptoms. For many women, the pain, pressure, and bleeding continue—or even worsen—because the root problem was never removed," she added.

Fibroids are very common and affect approximately 80% of women…By age 50, about 80% of women will have fibroids."

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF UFE

Too many women are told UFE is their best option. But here's what they're not being told:

• Fibroids will remain in the body after UFE—and can grow back.
• Fertility can be reduced due to impaired blood flow to the uterus or ovaries.
• Large or complex fibroids? UFE often fails to relieve symptoms or prevent repeat procedures.
• Coexisting conditions like endometriosis or adenomyosis go undiagnosed—because UFE can't detect or treat them.

UFE may delay the treatment you actually need.

PROVEN ALTERNATIVE: COMPLETE REMOVAL, FASTER RECOVERY

For more than 18 years, CIGC has been providing minimally invasive outpatient procedures that fully remove fibroids—even large, complex, or multiple growths—through just two tiny incisions:

• LAAM^® Myomectomy: A fertility-sparing surgery that could improve your chances of getting pregnant.
• DualPortGYN^®: Our advanced laparoscopic technique for hysterectomy or fibroid removal.
• 7–10 day recovery at home—not weeks in pain.

Both options are performed in our surgical centers by board-certified GYN surgeons—and patients are able to go home the same day and be back to work in under two weeks.

ONE SURGERY. REAL ANSWERS.

Unlike UFE, our surgeons can also diagnose and remove endometriosis, cysts, or adenomyosis—and send all tissue to pathology for testing. That means you leave surgery knowing what was inside your body… and what wasn't.

If you've been told your fibroids are "not that bad" or pushed toward a one-size-fits-all procedure like UFE, it's time to rethink your care. Book a consultation with a gynecologic surgeon to get answers—and take control of your health.

"We believe women deserve much more than symptom management. They deserve validation, compassion, and swift resolution," said Dr. Danilyants.

About the Center for Innovative GYN Care

CIGC is a national leader in minimally invasive GYN surgery, with advanced surgical centers serving women across the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) region and New Jersey. Our reputation for excellence draws patients from across the U.S. and around the world—thanks to our groundbreaking outpatient procedures, short recovery times, and life-changing results. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons specialize in the complete removal of complex fibroids, endometriosis, and chronic pelvic pain—with a singular focus on compassionate, patient-first care.

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SOURCE The Center for GYN Care