Managing Postembolization Syndrome-Related Pain after Uterine Fibroid Embolization.

Abstract

Uterine fibroids are the most common neoplasm affecting women, occurring in more than 70% of women prior to menopause. Of that 70%, 25% have symptoms severe enough to warrant treatment.[1] Symptoms range from abnormal uterine bleeding, bulk symptoms with urinary and bowel incontinence, dyspareunia, infertility, and debilitating chronic pain.[2]