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Observation
UFE requires an overnight stay in the hospital for observation in supervised recovery. During the initial six to eight hours after the procedure, the fibroids cause pain or cramping as they die and start to shrink. But this pain can be relieved with medication, often in the form of a self-administered pain-killing medication pump or a continuation of the epidural or spinal anesthetic. Some women may also experience nausea or have a low grade fever during this initial recovery period. However, most patients feel much better by the next morning and are ready to go home.
Rest
The first few days may be difficult due to some continued pelvic pain. You should rest at home as needed and take pain medication prescribed by your doctor. Usually you will have sufficiently recovered within one week of the procedure to resume normal daily activities or return to work if desired.
Follow-up
The interventional radiologist will follow-up with you to make sure you are recovering as expected. You should also schedule a one-month follow-up appointment with your gynecologist.
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