{"id":2630,"date":"2025-12-02T11:51:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-amrelsakka.com\/%d8%b9%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%ac-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%ad%d9%85\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:49:47","slug":"treatment-of-uterine-fibroids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dr-amrelsakka.com\/en\/treatment-of-uterine-fibroids\/","title":{"rendered":"uterine fibroids treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you struggling with heavy menstrual bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, or a persistent feeling of abdominal pressure caused by uterine fibroids? You no longer have to fear major surgery. Thanks to developments in Interventional Radiology, you can now eliminate these symptoms and treat uterine fibroids without surgery, general anesthesia, or the need for a hysterectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. Amr El-Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a faculty member of Interventional Radiology and a prominent member of leading European and Arab specialized societies (CIRSE, PAIRS)\u2014offers a safe and highly effective solution: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). This minimally invasive procedure stands at the forefront of modern medical technology for treating uterine fibroids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue reading to discover how this advanced treatment can help you reclaim your quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Uterine fibroids treatment?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFE is a precise, non-surgical uterine fibroids treatment that shrinks tumors by blocking their blood supply. Instead of surgical removal or a hysterectomy, this procedure cuts off the blood flow, causing fibroids to shrink and symptoms to disappear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a safe alternative to surgery, it is the ideal uterine fibroids treatment for women wanting to preserve their uterus. With <\/span><b>Dr. Amr El-Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this procedure is performed with maximum precision using the latest imaging technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How is Non-Surgical Uterine Fibroids Treatment Performed via Catheterization?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure is conducted in a specialized interventional radiology department, using advanced imaging to ensure patient safety. Here are the core steps of this uterine fibroids treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Pre-Procedure Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical exams, blood tests, and imaging are performed to map the fibroids&#8217; size and location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dr. Amr El Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains the procedure details, and consent is obtained.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventative antibiotics may be administered to avoid infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. The Catheterization Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under local anesthesia (at the groin or wrist), a micro-catheter is inserted into the artery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using real-time X-ray or ultrasound guidance, the catheter is navigated directly to the uterine arteries feeding the fibroids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Embolization (Blocking the Fibroids)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny particles are injected through the catheter to block blood flow. This starves the tumors, causing them to shrink progressively. This is a highly effective uterine fibroids treatment that preserves the uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Post-Procedure Follow-up<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catheter is removed, and light pressure is applied to the entry site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a few hours of observation, most patients can return home the same or the following day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"142\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"callaction-contact-box\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dr-amrelsakka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/uterine-fibroids-treatment.webp)\"><div class=\"overlay transparent\" style=\"background:#ffffff\"><\/div><div class=\"btns \"><a href=\"tel:+01551629010\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background:#098a00\" class=\"reserve-now\" >Contact Us<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#008a10;background:#ffffff\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+01551629010\" class=\"wts-now\"><svg style=\"fill:#008a10;\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M380.9 97.1C339 55.1 283.2 32 223.9 32c-122.4 0-222 99.6-222 222 0 39.1 10.2 77.3 29.6 111L0 480l117.7-30.9c32.4 17.7 68.9 27 106.1 27h.1c122.3 0 224.1-99.6 224.1-222 0-59.3-25.2-115-67.1-157zm-157 341.6c-33.2 0-65.7-8.9-94-25.7l-6.7-4-69.8 18.3L72 359.2l-4.4-7c-18.5-29.4-28.2-63.3-28.2-98.2 0-101.7 82.8-184.5 184.6-184.5 49.3 0 95.6 19.2 130.4 54.1 34.8 34.9 56.2 81.2 56.1 130.5 0 101.8-84.9 184.6-186.6 184.6zm101.2-138.2c-5.5-2.8-32.8-16.2-37.9-18-5.1-1.9-8.8-2.8-12.5 2.8-3.7 5.6-14.3 18-17.6 21.8-3.2 3.7-6.5 4.2-12 1.4-32.6-16.3-54-29.1-75.5-66-5.7-9.8 5.7-9.1 16.3-30.3 1.8-3.7.9-6.9-.5-9.7-1.4-2.8-12.5-30.1-17.1-41.2-4.5-10.8-9.1-9.3-12.5-9.5-3.2-.2-6.9-.2-10.6-.2-3.7 0-9.7 1.4-14.8 6.9-5.1 5.6-19.4 19-19.4 46.3 0 27.3 19.9 53.7 22.6 57.4 2.8 3.7 39.1 59.7 94.8 83.8 35.2 15.2 49 16.5 66.6 13.9 10.7-1.6 32.8-13.4 37.4-26.4 4.6-13 4.6-24.1 3.2-26.4-1.3-2.5-5-3.9-10.5-6.6z\"\/><\/svg>Whatsapp<\/a><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dr-amrelsakka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.webp\"><\/div><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Benefits of UFE (Uterine Fibroids Treatment)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This advanced uterine fibroids treatment is often the preferred choice due to several key advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uterus Preservation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideal for women planning future pregnancies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local Anesthesia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Safer for those with chronic health issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rapid Symptom Relief:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Significant reduction in pain and bleeding within weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Recovery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Return home the same day and resume normal life in less than a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Scars:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Performed through a tiny<\/span><b> 2 mm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the expertise of <\/span><b>Dr. Amr El-Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this uterine fibroids treatment offers a safe, precise, and non-surgical revolution in women&#8217;s health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Definition uterine fibroids<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths of the uterus that typically appear during reproductive years. They range in size from tiny to large masses that can compress the uterus and make the abdomen appear pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Signs of uterine fibroids<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women have no symptoms. However, when they occur, the most common signs include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy or painful menstrual bleeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged or frequent periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pressure, pain, or lower back pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination or constipation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased abdominal size or pain during sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Types of uterine fibroids<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibroids are classified by their location, which often determines the best uterine fibroids treatment approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intramural:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Embedded within the muscular wall of the uterus (the most common type).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submucosal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Growing just under the inner lining, bulging into the uterine cavity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subserosal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Located on the outer surface of the uterus; these can grow quite large.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pedunculated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attached to the uterus by a thin stalk (mushroom-like appearance).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Choose Dr. Amr El Sakka for Non-Surgical Uterine Fibroids Treatment?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing <\/span><b>Dr. Amr El-Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a Faculty Member of Interventional Radiology and a member of prestigious societies like CIRSE and PAIRS\u2014you are choosing a blend of expertise, precision, and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is why he is the leading choice for your uterine fibroids treatment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialized Expertise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A master of precise, non-surgical interventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Technology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Utilizing the latest interventional radiology tools for high-accuracy tumor localization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Success Rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Achieving over<\/span><b> 95%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> success, with significant symptom relief within weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Care:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dedicated post-procedure follow-up to ensure full recovery and uterine health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><b>Dr. Amr El-Sakka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you receive integrated care from the first consultation to full recovery\u2014pain-free and without the need for surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your journey toward a safer uterine fibroids treatment today. 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