Basal FSH level changes after different types of uterine vessel occlusion in the management of uterine fibroids

Uterine arterial embolization in the management of severe post-partum hemorrhage: A successful rescue method to avoid peripartum hysterectomy

“…23 Although all patients returned to a normal menstrual cycle after UAE, the findings in this study are consistent with those of previous reports, 28 and even consistent with uterine vessel occlusion performed by laparoscopic uterine vessel occlusion either with or without simultaneous blockage of the uterine vessels and the anastomotic sites between the uterine vessels and the ovarian vessels. 14,15 However, the amount of menstrual blood flow was decreased significantly in this study, and more than half of the patients reported hypomenorrhea. Because UAE is becoming a well-accepted choice in the management of women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, especially hypermenorrhea or menorrhagia, the findings in our study are not so surprising.…”

“…12 Most of the reports indicate that arterial embolization is a safe and effective procedure and offers patients a fertility-preserving option, 13 although there are always some concerns. 14,15 However, it seems that all of the reports are restricted to Western racial groups, and there is a lack of data on Eastern racial groups, although some similar reports, such as those regarding uterine vessel occlusion performed by laparoscopy or laparotomy, can be found. 8,16,17 Therefore, it would be of interest to know whether racial group differences influence the outcome of transcatheter embolization.…”

Use of uterine vessel occlusion in the management of uterine myomas: two different approaches

“…Uterine artery embolization has become increasingly accepted as a minimally invasive, uterine-sparing procedure, and studies have reported the successful reduction of fibroid and uterine size 3-12 months after the procedure and relief of excessive menstrual bleeding or pressure in 80%-90% of patients (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16). Similar results using uterine vessel occlusion in the management of uterine fibroids have also been noted in the literature (12,(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30).…”

“…The procedure has been described in detail elsewhere (18,20,30). A 10-mm port was inserted through the umbilicus to introduce the videolaparoscopic system.…”

The Comparison of Ovarian Reserve After Uterine Artery Embolization and Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroma

“…In myomectomy, more pregnancy and childbirth rates and fewer abortions and lower FSH levels were observed, therefore they recommended that embolization be performed for women who have enough children [8,34]. If the ovarian arteries are blocked besides uterus arteries during UAE, there is increased probability of FSH increase and menstrual disorders [35]. Mara compared UAE with laparoscopic uterine artery ligation to treat fibroma and concluded that there was no difference between two methods in terms of abortion rates and pregnancy rate and even birth weight was higher in embolization group [36].…”