Fertility and Pregnancy after UFE

Pregnancy is possible after uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE.  There are risks however.

1.  There is an age-related risk of ovarian impairment.  Studies show that there is a change in ovarian function after UFE.  If you are 40 and desire pregnancy, this change may be enough to significantly affect your ability to get pregnant.

2.  There is a significant risk of placental abnormalities, or problems with the afterbirth, in women who get pregnant after UFE.  Other studies show an increased risk of pregnancy loss and preterm delivery.  While this risk may be considered low by some, any increased risk in pregnancy is significant, given the implications.