title: Uterine artery embolization for heavy menstrual bleeding.
abstract: Uterine artery embolization (UAE) as a treatment option for fibroids was first reported by Ravina in 1995. Although rapidly adopted by enthusiasts, many were skeptical and its introduction varied widely across the globe. It was not until randomized controlled trials and registries were published and national guidance statements issued that UAE was accepted as a safe and proven treatment for fibroids. The technique is now established as one of the treatment options to be discussed with patients as an alternative to surgery for fibroid-associated heavy menstrual bleeding. Research is on-going to evaluate the relative merits of UAE compared with other medical and surgical treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding, particularly for women wishing to maintain their fertility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Interventional Radiology, Queen Elizabeth University NHS Hospital Glasgow, 1345 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow, G51 4TF, UK.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.affiliation: Department of Interventional Radiology, Queen Elizabeth University NHS Hospital Glasgow, 1345 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow, G51 4TF, UK.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Christie
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000628:therapy; D008796:Metrorrhagia / Q000628:therapy*; D055357:Uterine Artery Embolization / Q000379:methods*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000628:therapy; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: HMB; MRI; adenomyosis; clinical trials; infarction; interventional radiology; leiomyoma; uterine artery embolization; uterine fibroids