Despite major advances in women’s health, hysterectomy remains the most common surgical treatment for uterine fibroids — even when less invasive, uterus-sparing options are available.
According to a recent report from Medscape (2025), nearly 75% of fibroid removals are still hysterectomies, while only 23% are myomectomies and fewer than 4% are treated through Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) — a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that’s been available for decades.
So why are so many women still losing their uterus unnecessarily?
Experts point to several reasons:
- Lack of awareness among both patients and some gynecologists about UFE and other alternatives.
- Limited collaboration between gynecologists and interventional radiologists — the specialists who perform UFE.
- Fertility misconceptions surrounding UFE, despite data showing healthy pregnancy rates post-procedure.
Physicians are calling for a “least-invasive-first” approach — beginning with medical therapy, progressing to options like UFE or radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and reserving hysterectomy as a last resort.
Every woman deserves a say in her care. Shared decision-making and full disclosure of all treatment options should be the standard — not the exception.
Learn more about Uterine Fibroid Embolization and how it’s helping women find real relief without surgery.
Reference: Kaitlin Sullivan. “Why Are So Many Women With Fibroids Still Getting Hysterectomies?” Medscape, October 13, 2025.
