Uterine Fibroid Embolization in India

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Cost in India

Eager to know how much Uterine Fibroid Embolization costs in India? Check the cost comparison table below.

UFE Cost Comparison (USD)

USA	India	Savings
$20,000	$5,000	75%

*Prices may vary with the complexity of a case.

The average cost of a Uterine Fibroid Embolization in the USA is $20,000. The same treatment in India is 75% cheaper while having high quality.

UFE is a highly effective and safe method to treat the symptoms of fibroid.^[2] It has a success rate of 97%.^[3] Also, the doctors who perform the UFE in India have vast experience in their field.

MTC's network of hospitals can provide you with UFE treatment at 5,000 USD. This package includes hospital stays, doctor's fees, medicines, lab tests, and conveyance costs for all medical needs.

Getting Uterine Fibroid Embolization in India

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists approves UFE as a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for fibroids.^[4]

There are several advantages of coming to India for UFE treatment. Some of them are:

• UFE in India saves you up to 75% of the cost in the West.
• Top-quality treatment with personalized care.
• UFE procedures in India have a success rate of 95 - 97%
• Our fibroid treatment centres in India are internationally certified.
• MTC chosen UFE experts in India have over 25 years of experience.
• Most of the fibroid specialists are overseas-trained and educated.
• Reduced waiting time for the treatment.
• Low cost of living in India:^[5] Helps in a low-budget trip.
• Currency exchange benefit: USD is stronger than the Indian rupee (INR).^[6]
• Ease of travel: Medical tourism destinations in India are well-connected to the rest of the world by air.
• No language barrier: India is the 2nd largest English-speaking country in the world.^[7]

MTC can arrange for the best and most proficient hospital services for your fibroid treatment in India. We can connect you with the UFE experts and medical team at your convenience schedule.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Surgeons in India

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization?

UFE is a treatment for fibroid tumours of the uterus. It is not a surgery. The goal of UFE is to cut off the blood flow to fibroid blood vessels. Without the blood supply, the fibroids do not get oxygen. It will start to shrink and die.

What is Uterine Artery Embolization?

Uterine artery embolization(UAE) helps to stop pelvic bleeding. The cause of such bleeding could be due to fibroids, cancerous tumours, trauma, etc. Thus, the UAE can cure many conditions that lead to pelvic bleeding, not only fibroids. To be exact, UFE is a type of UAE.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization for Large Fibroids

The fibroid size does not matter in UFE. The larger the fibroid at baseline, the larger will be the residual fibroid volume. In most cases, the fibroid size is at least 60% reduced. This amount of shrinkage is enough for symptom control in more than 90% of patients.^[9]

Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Fertility

UFE is a less invasive treatment option for fibroids in the uterus. However, there is always a question of whether the UFE impacts childbirth. The recent findings on UFE show:

• For patients who did not have fertility issues before UFE: It helps to preserve fertility.^[10]
• For patients who faced fertility issues before UFE: It helps to restore fertility.^[11]

Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Pregnancy

In most cases, women have a safe pregnancy after UFE. Still, there are chances that UFE may increase the risk of complications.^[12]

If you plan to have a baby, you need to discuss it with your doctor. He can help you review the potential risks related to the UFE treatment.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization vs. Hysterectomy

Talking with your doctor is essential to find which fibroid treatment option is right for you. However, you can be aware of the differences between the two main fibroid treatments here.

Features	UFE	Hysterectomy
Type of procedure	Non-surgical	Surgical
Uterus condition	Retained	Partially or entirely removed.
Anesthesia	Local	General
Hospital stay	One day	Five days
Full recovery	1 to 2 weeks	6 to 8 weeks
Cost-effectiveness	Cheaper	Expensive
Blood loss during the treatment	Do not occur	Occurs
Pain level	Less	High
Major complications	12%	20%
Reintervention rate	32%	4%
Patient satisfaction	90%	87%
Healthy pregnancies[17]	Possible	Not possible

Source: Radiology Info.org^[14], NEJM^[15], SAGE Journals^[16]

If you are young and hoping to have children, a hysterectomy might not be the right choice for your fibroid treatment. A hysterectomy ends the chance of getting pregnant. At the same time, a minimally invasive treatment can keep your uterus intact.

Uterus-sparing Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids

You must select a treatment based on your fibroid-related symptoms.

Who Qualifies for the Uterus-Sparing Treatments?

Parameters	Drug Therapy	Endometrial Ablations	Myomectomy	UFE
Heavy menstrual bleeding	✔	✔	✔	✔
Pelvic pressure and pain	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fibroid size-related symptoms	❌	❌	✔	✔
Chances of fibroid regrowth	✔	✔	✔	❌
Plan for future pregnancies	✔	❌	✔	✔
Preserve the uterus	✔	✔	✔	✔

Source: UpToDate^[18]

Comparison of Various Uterine-sparing Treatments

Treatment Option	Invasiveness	Cost in USD
Shrinking fibroids by hormonal birth control medicines, or NSAIDs
Prescription Drug Therapy	NA	$240-$6,000 (Per year)
Burn off the uterine lining using a particular instrument.
Endometrial Ablations	Minimally Invasive	$6,000-$10,000
Surgical removal of fibroids alone.
Myomectomy	Surgical Procedure	$15,000
Shrinking fibroids by cutting off blood supply to them.
UFE	Minimally Invasive	$20,000

Advantages of Uterine Fibroid Embolization

The benefits of UFE include:^[19]

• Fast recovery.
• The uterus is intact.
• No general anesthesia.
• Fibroid regrowth is rare.
• It has a success rate of 97%.
• It treats multiple fibroids at once.
• Less invasive, non-surgical option.
• A safe pregnancy after the UFE is possible.
• It requires a small skin cut in the skin. Hence, no blood loss.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Risks

UFE is a safe and effective technique to treat uterine fibroids.^[20] However, any treatment that needs a catheter inside a blood vessel has a few risks. The risks of UFE could include:^[21]

• Damage to an artery or the uterus.
• Possible Infection.
• Menstrual periods may not return (more common above 45 years).
• Allergic reaction to contrast dyes.
• Some women may need a uterus removal in the future.
• Problems with a future pregnancy may occur.

Your doctor will take precautions to reduce these risks. The chance of any of these risks is less than one percent in the hands of an experienced doctor.^[22]

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Procedure in India

An interventional radiologist will be performing your UFE procedure in India. We will provide you with the profile of the specialist before you proceed with the treatment. Our case manager will take care of all your treatment needs while you are in India.

Pre-treatment Tips for UFE Patients

As the patient leads to the UFE procedure, she needs to follow some steps:

• Quit smoking if you have the habit.
• Tell your doctor if you plan to have a baby in the future.
• List any allergies to anesthesia or contrast materials.
• If you take blood-thinning drugs, stop them.
• Follow your doctor's advice on when to stop eating and drinking.

Labs/ Tests Required

Category	Tests
General Tests	X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, Hysterosonography Blood count and a pregnancy test COVID-19
For UFE	Physical Examination Gynecological history General medical history

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treatment Procedure

• You receive conscious sedation.
• A local pain killer on the groin area numbs the skin.
• In the skin over the groin, a small vent is made.
• A catheter (a thin tube) is put into a blood vessel in the upper thigh.
• The catheter is threaded into the uterine artery.
• Small particles are passed through the catheter.
• These particles stop the blood supply to the fibroid.
• The catheter is removed, and pressure is applied to stop bleeding.
• The small skin vent is covered with a dressing.
• One skin cut is enough to reach both the left and right arteries.
• If needed, more than one fibroid can be treated.

Post-Treatment Experience

One may need a hospital stay of one night. After the procedure, a UFE patient could experience:^[23]

• First 24 hours: Severe pelvic cramps, mild nausea, and low-grade fever.
• 1 - 14 days: Pelvic cramps gradually decrease.
• 2 - 3 weeks: Relief of bulk-related symptoms.
• Six months: Relief of all symptoms.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Recovery

Due to a small cut in the skin, there is no blood loss during the UFE. The recovery time is much shorter, although it varies with each case. The routine for a UFE patient could be:^[24]

• First 24 hours: Rest well. Do not drive.
• First two days: Move around slowly. Avoid tough activities.
• 2 – 7 days: Return to light activities.
• 7 – 14 days: Fully get back to a normal lifestyle.
• At six months, you will need to take an MRI to check symptom improvement.

Note: If symptoms continue, 25% of patients below 40 years have a risk of requiring further treatment. It could be a repeat UFE, myomectomy, or hysterectomy.^[25]

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Clinical Outcomes

Source: Boston Scientific Research

Medical Tourism in India

Visa Requirements

• You will need a passport and a visa to visit India.
• Make sure your passport is valid for 180 days or six months.
• A tourist visa would help to get the treatment in India.
• The tourist visa would permit you to stay for up to 180 days.

How to Reach

• Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the International Airport in New Delhi.
• Non-stop flights to New Delhi from the US is around 15 hours.
• Our partner hospitals in.7 India offer free shuttle services between the airport, hotel, and hospital.

Helpful Tips

• Currency: Indian rupee, 1 USD = 73.18 INR
• Language: Hindi and English
• Time zone: GMT+5:30
• Best time to visit: October to March

MTC facilitates low-cost Uterine Fibroid Embolization treatment at various hospitals in India. We can help you find many other world-class destinations abroad for UFE treatment.

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