Does UFE preserve fertility?

UFE preserves the uterus and may be an option depending on your fertility goals. A specialist can help guide this decision based on your individual case.

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Leading fibroid treatment in across Greater Houston without surgery

Heavy periods, pelvic pressure, and fatigue don't have to be your normal. At Houston Fibroids, we treat fibroids with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE); a same-day, uterus-preserving procedure performed by board-certified interventional radiologists.

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No hysterectomy
No hospital stay
Covered by most insurance in Houston

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40,000+

Procedures performed

Same-day

Outpatient, go home same-day

>90%

Symptom relief rate

Board-certified / Fellowship-trained

Interventional radiologists

Your care team

The leading fibroid specialist across the Greater Houston area

Together, our board-certified interventional radiologists bring 80+ years of combined experience and more than 40,000 UFE and minimally invasive vascular procedures; all fellowship-trained, all focused on treating fibroids without surgery.

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Dr. Eric Hardee

Co-Founder · Houston Fibroids Specialist

Co-founder of Texas Endovascular and a board-certified interventional radiologist serving the Katy and Houston areas. Dr. Hardee specializes in UFE for uterine fibroids, PAD treatment, and vein disease

Dr. William Fox

Co-Founder · Houston Fibroids Specialist

Board-certified interventional radiologist and co-founder of Texas Endovascular, serving patients in Central Houston. Dr. Fox specializes in fibroid embolization (UFE), vein disease, PAD, and a full range of minimally invasive outpatient procedures.

Dr. Ryan Armstrong

Houston Fibroids Specialist

Board-certified interventional radiologist providing advanced, minimally invasive care across Greater Houston. Dr. Armstrong treats uterine fibroids, vein disease, peripheral artery disease, and chronic joint conditions without surgery.

Dr. AJ Valenson

Houston Fibroid Specialist · Bilingual (EN/ES)

Board-certified interventional radiologist and lead provider at Texas Endovascular's Clear Lake clinic in Webster, TX. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Valenson specializes in UFE, vein disease, PAD, and embolization treatments for the Houston Bay Area.

The Procedure

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?

UFE is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that shrinks fibroids by blocking the blood supply that feeds them. An interventional radiologist guides a thin catheter to the uterine arteries and releases microscopic particles. Without blood flow, fibroids shrink and symptoms fade.

Outpatient procedure

No hospital stay required. Go home within hours.

No surgical incision

A single pinhole in the wrist or groin. No abdominal cut.

Treats all fibroids at once

Every fibroid is targeted in one session.

Preserves the uterus

No hysterectomy. Your uterus stays intact

Real patient stories

What patients say about UFE at Houston Fibroids

Rated 5 stars by hundreds of Houston fibroid patients

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UFE vs. traditional fibroid surgery

For many women, UFE delivers lasting relief without the risks and downtime of a hysterectomy or myomectomy. Comparing UFE vs. hysterectomy vs. myomectomy side by side, UFE stands out for faster recovery, no hospital stay, and uterus preservation.

Factor	UFE WHAT WE DO	Hysterectomy	Myomectomy
Uterus preserved	Yes	No — removed	Yes
Anesthesia	Moderate sedation	General	General
Hospital stay	None — outpatient	1-3 days	1-2 days
Recovery time	1-2 weeks	6-8 weeks	4-6 weeks
Incision	Pinhole	Abdominal	Abdominal / laparoscopic
Treats all fibroids	Yes, at once	Yes	May miss smaller
Symptom relief	~90%	~95-100% (uterus removed)	~80-90%
Hormonal effects	None	May trigger menopause	None

Is this you?

Fibroids affect up to
80% of women by age 50

Common fibroid symptoms that UFE can treat include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, back pain, frequent urination, menstrual cramps, pain during sex, an enlarged uterus, weight gain, anemia, and fatigue.

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Heavy bleeding
Pelvic pressure
Back pain
Frequent urination
Anemia & fatigue
Menstrual cramps
Pain during sex
Enlarged uterus
Weight gain
Abdominal bloating

Cost & coverage

Covered by most major insurance plans & Medicare

Most patients with Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, or TMHP pay little to nothing out of pocket for UFE.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Humana
TMHP
& many more

Convenient to you

Five fibroid treatment centers across the Greater Houston area

Every Houston Fibroids location offers the same specialized UFE care from board-certified interventional radiologists

Houston

4747 Bellaire Blvd,
Suite 550
Bellaire, TX 77401

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Katy

1331 West Grand Parkway
N, Suite 210
Katy, TX 77493

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Sugar Land

7619 Branford Place
Suite 230
Sugar Land, TX 77479

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The Woodlands

8850 Six Pines Drive,
Suite 280
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Clear Lake

390 East Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

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Your Houston Fibroids Team is now offering Telemedicine visits!

What does that mean for you? Instead of coming to our office, we can offer you high-quality fibroid and women’s health care, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. In order to provide you with a face-to-face consultation that protects your privacy, we will be conducting appointments through the Doxy Telemedicine platform.

Simply call our office at (713) 489-8623, or request an appointment online.

When scheduling your appointment you can specify your preference for a remote consultation! While we can’t perform procedures such as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) via telemedicine, we can provide you with in-depth, high-quality care for initial consultations and follow-up visits.

Questions

Houston Fibroids FAQs

Medically reviewed by William Fox, M.D. · Updated June 2026

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What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

The symptoms of uterine fibroids fall into three main groups: heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and bulk symptoms related to the size or position of the fibroids.

Heavy menstrual bleeding is the most common symptom and can lead to anemia and severe fatigue. For some women, bleeding is heavy enough to cause them to miss work or avoid normal activities, and in severe cases it can require blood transfusions.
Pelvic pain affects nearly two-thirds of women with symptomatic fibroids, and it is the dominant symptom in more than 10% of patients.
Bulk symptoms are caused by the size and location of the fibroids. Large fibroids can cause bloating, pressure, or heaviness, as well as painful intercourse. Pressure on the bladder can cause urinary frequency, and large fibroids may also lead to low back pain, constipation, and leg pain, swelling, or heaviness.

What is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?

UFE is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that shrinks fibroids by blocking the blood supply that feeds them. It's performed by an interventional radiologist through a pinhole incision and preserves the uterus.

Is UFE a surgery?

No. UFE is a non-surgical, minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed through a tiny pinhole incision — no large surgical incision and no hospital stay.

How long is recovery after UFE?

Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within 1–2 weeks, compared with 4–8 weeks for traditional fibroid surgery.

Is fibroid treatment covered by insurance?

Yes. UFE is covered by most major insurance plans in Texas, including Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Humana. We verify coverage before treatment.