Emage Fibroid Centers Offers Nonsurgical Treatment Option for Women Struggling with Fibroids and Infertility

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Shrinks Fibroids, Preserves Uterus Without Invasive Surgery

(DETROIT)—For women struggling with fibroids and infertility, Emage Fibroid Centers offers uterine fibroid
embolization, a safe and effective nonsurgical treatment option that works by shrinking fibroids while preserving
the uterus.

Uterine fibroids—benign growths that develop in or on the uterus—affect up to 80 percent of women by age 50.
While many women experience no symptoms, fibroids can impact fertility depending on their size, number and
location.

“Fibroids can create significant barriers to pregnancy,” said Dr. Philip A. Adler, medical director of Emage Fibroid
Centers — Detroit. “However, women have treatment options, including UFE, a nonsurgical, uterine-sparing
procedure. Many women who have had UFE to treat fibroids go on to have successful pregnancies.”

Fibroids can interfere with conception in several ways. They may distort the uterus and cervix, block fallopian
tubes, disrupt blood flow to the uterine lining and prevent proper embryo implantation. In some cases, fibroids
may be the sole cause of infertility, accounting for between 2 and 3 percent of infertility cases.

While more research into the connection between fibroids and infertility is needed, a study published in 2021
reported that women with fibroids had substantially fewer instances of implantation, pregnancy, and live birth than
those without fibroids. The study also found that women with fibroids had a significantly higher rate of miscarriage.

Uterine fibroid embolization, which was endorsed in 2008 by the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG), is an outpatient procedure performed through a single, small nick in the skin and works by
blocking the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to soften and shrink. Most patients return to normal activities
within one to two weeks.

Uterine fibroid embolization can treat all types of fibroids, including those embedded deep with the uterine wall
that are most likely to interfere with fertility. Additionally, UFE avoids the need for a hysterectomy.
While individual outcomes vary, many women have successfully conceived following the procedure. Factors such as
fibroid type, reproductive goals and overall health should be carefully evaluated. Additionally, women who have
been diagnosed with fibroids and are experiencing symptoms should consider treating their fibroids prior to
conceiving.

“Treatment decisions should be made collaboratively,” said Dr. Adler, who is a board certified and fellowship
trained interventional radiologist specializing in fibroid treatment. “I encourage any woman struggling with fibroid
symptoms, including infertility, to talk with their doctor about all their options and ask about UFE.”

About Emage Fibroid Centers Emage Fibroid Centers is dedicated to improving the lives of women experiencing
symptomatic uterine fibroids through advanced, minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment options. By combining
clinical expertise with compassionate care, Emage aims to help women find relief and regain their quality of life.
Emage provides expert outpatient care in a comfortable, patient-centered environment and is dedicated to
expanding awareness of non-surgical fibroid treatment options and empowering women with the information they
need to make confident decisions about their health