Myomas are benign masses that develop in the uterine tissue. However, although they are not cancerous, the symptoms they cause can seriously compromise a woman's quality of life. Severe menstrual bleeding, anemia, abdominal bloating, and frequent urination due to pressure on the bladder are conditions that confront many women with surgical options.

While the traditional method recommends complete removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or surgical removal of the fibroid (myomectomy), with Non-Surgical Myoma Treatment (Myoma Embolization) that we apply at our clinic, we enable you to get rid of this problem while preserving your uterus, without incisions or sutures.

What is Myoma Embolization?

Myoma embolization is not a surgical procedure but a high-tech procedure performed by interventional radiology specialists. The basic principle of this method is to dry out the fibroid by "cutting off its blood supply."

Myomas require intense blood flow to grow and survive. When we identify the arteries feeding the myoma and block these vessels, the myoma tissue cannot be nourished and gradually shrinks and becomes ineffective.

How is the Procedure Applied?

This procedure, which minimizes hospital stay and does not burden the patient, is performed in the following steps:

• Fine Entry: A needle-sized opening is made from the groin or wrist to enter the blood vessel.

• Real-Time Imaging: Under fluoroscopy (X-ray guidance), a thin catheter reaches the vessels that feed the uterus and myomas.

• Blocking Particles: Special bio-compatible particles, smaller than grains of sand, are sent to the myoma vessels.

• Cutting Off Nutrition: When the vessels are blocked, blood flow stops. While healthy uterine tissue continues to be nourished by other vessels, myomas are directly affected by this.

Why Should You Prefer Non-Surgical Treatment?

Myoma embolization is a method preferred by thousands of women worldwide, offering many advantages compared to surgery:

1. Your Uterus is Preserved: The biggest advantage of this method is that the uterus remains in place. Since there is no organ loss, feminine integrity is preserved.

2. No Incisions or Scars: There are no incisions in the abdominal area, so no surgical scars remain.

3. Quick Recovery: Our patients usually stay one night in the hospital and then are discharged, returning to normal life and work within a week.

4. No General Anesthesia Required: The procedure is usually performed under sedation and local anesthesia, thus avoiding anesthesia risks.

5. Multiple Myomas in One Procedure: Even if there are many myomas in the uterus, all the vessels feeding them can be treated in the same session, treating all of them.

Who is Suitable for This Treatment?

Myoma embolization is an ideal option for women experiencing the following symptoms and who do not want surgical operation:

• Those with excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding.

• Those experiencing pain and pressure sensation due to myomas.

• Those struggling with anemia problems.

• Patients who do not want uterus removal (hysterectomy) or who have high surgical risk.

Doctor's Note: After myoma embolization, a reduction of 50-80% in the size of myomas is expected. However, more importantly, our patients' complaints such as bleeding and pain are significantly improved in the first menstrual period after the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are myomas expelled from the uterus after the procedure?

In most cases, myomas are absorbed by the body as they shrink within the uterus. Very rarely, myomas near the cervix may be expelled as pieces; however, generally the tissue becomes a harmless nodule by "drying up" inside the body.

Does embolization cause infertility?

There are many patients who have become pregnant and had healthy deliveries after myoma embolization. However, we discuss this issue in detail with our patients who plan to have children, and we make the decision together based on the location of the myoma.

Will there be pain after the procedure?

When the blood supply to myomas is cut off, cramp-like pains similar to menstrual cramps may be felt for the first 12-24 hours. During this period, the pain control protocols we apply at our clinic ensure that our patients go through this period as comfortably as possible.

Conclusion: The Choice is Yours, Your Uterus is Yours

You do not have to choose between living with myomas or losing your uterus. With modern opportunities offered by interventional radiology, you can regain your health without compromising your body integrity. Before planning your treatment, I recommend that you definitely get information from an interventional radiologist about non-surgical options.

Wishing you healthy and peaceful days.