Embolization

In the past, the primary treatment for adenomyosis often involved a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). However, at ECCO, we offer safer alternatives including embolization. Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that effectively targets the affected tissue while preserving the uterus. 

During the procedure, your interventional radiologist carefully guides a thin catheter into the arteries supplying blood to the abnormal tissue, using real-time X-ray fluoroscopy to pinpoint the exact location. A specialized solution of embolizing particles is then injected into these arteries, blocking blood flow and causing the affected tissue to shrink and gradually die off.

This outpatient procedure is performed in our state-of-the-art office-based laboratory, eliminating the need for hospitalization. Because there are no surgical incisions, the risks are minimal, and the uterus remains intact, meaning you may still have the ability to become pregnant if desired. Many patients experience significant symptom relief—often as soon as their next menstrual cycle—without the long recovery or risks associated with surgery.