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What should I expect after having uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?

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What should I expect after having uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?

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Despite medication, most women experience some pain after a UFE procedure. In this video, Sharecare Advisory Board member John Lipman, MD explains just how long the recovery period might be.

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