Fibroid Embolisation: Information, Support, AdviceFEmISA was set up by women whose fibroids were successfully treated by embolisation (sometimes referred to as UAE or UFE). Many of us were keen to avoid hysterectomy and we want to ensure that other women have access to embolisation for the treatment of uterine fibroids by: -
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Our Survey and Guidelines
A huge thank you to all the women who took part in our survey about the information and choices they were given for their fibroid treatment. Please click here for the Patient Information and Choice Survey report.
Click here if you were not offered alternatives to hysterectomy. We will take this up with the hospital concerned to improve treatment choices for other women in future.
You MUST be offered an alternative to hysterectomy. Download the quick reference guide to the NICE guidelines.
Please download a guide for patients – Improving Your NHS: What you can Expect