We specialize in minimally invasive fibroid treatment in Houston designed to help you feel like yourself again—without surgery.
Our team helps women across Houston understand their fibroids symptoms, explore non-surgical options, and find lasting relief with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), an advanced outpatient procedure performed by fellowship-trained specialists.
If fibroids are disrupting your daily life, there may be a safer, more effective solution.
20,000+ Procedures performed • 90% Symptom relief rate • Board-certified specialists • Houston-area treatment
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that shrinks fibroids by blocking the blood supply that allows them to grow.
During UFE, an interventional radiologist makes a tiny incision in the wrist or groin and carefully guides a catheter to the uterine arteries. Microscopic particles are then delivered to block blood flow to the fibroids. Without a steady blood supply, fibroids begin to shrink, and symptoms gradually improve.
Heavy periods. Pelvic pressure. Constant fatigue.
Uterine fibroids can disrupt nearly every part of daily life, but surgery is not your only option. Uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE, is a non-surgical, outpatient procedure that shrinks fibroids without removing your uterus. At Houston Fibroids, most patients go home the same day and return to normal routines within weeks rather than months.
Houston Fibroids Specialist
Dr. Eric Hardee is a co-founder of Texas Endovascular and a highly experienced interventional radiologist specializing in embolization procedures, including uterine fibroid embolization.
Houston Fibroid Doctor
Dr. William Fox is a board-certified interventional radiologist and the Medical Director of the Central Houston clinic. He is recognized for delivering personalized care focused on restoring comfort and quality of life.
Houston Fibroid Doctor
Dr. Ryan Armstrong is a board-certified interventional specialist with over 16 years of experience in the field. He provides advanced, minimally invasive care throughout the Greater Houston area, helping patients find relief from chronic symptoms while improving their health and confidence.
Houston Fibroid Doctor
Dr. AJ Valenson is a board-certified interventional radiologist and the lead provider at Texas Endovascular clinic. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Valenson delivers compassionate, personalized care to patients across the Houston Bay Area.
Temeka Davis
So thankful and grateful of this company and the services offered. UFE has improved my daily livelihood.
Monique Smith
Dr. Fox and his team are AMAZING. His confidence with UFE made me feel at ease to know I was in the right hands. I had the procedure done 2 weeks after my birthday in February and this month marks 10 months and i see a huge improvement with my periods.
Jummy
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to Dr. Eric Hardee and the nursing staff who took care of me during my UFE procedure. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at ease with the professionalism and kindness shown by the entire team.
Q
Great from beginning to end. I’m more than excited that I took this route as opposed to getting the myomectomy. The UFE procedure was the best option for me as I didn’t want to risk having to get an unplanned hysterectomy.
Fibroids are common, affecting up to 80% of women by age 50. Many women don't realize their fibroid symptoms are treatable without major surgery.
If you're experiencing any of the following, you may be a candidate for UFE:
Impact of Daily Life
Missing work during your period. Canceling plans because you're afraid of bleeding through your clothes. Avoiding intimacy. Feeling like your body is controlling your life instead of the other way around.
These symptoms are common but treatable.
UFE is a well-established, medically necessary procedure covered by most major insurance plans in Texas. We accept:
Our team verifies coverage before treatment and explains fibroids treatment costs upfront so there are no surprises.
Choosing the right fibroid treatment depends on your symptoms, your goals, and how much downtime you can realistically manage. For many women, UFE offers an effective alternative to traditional surgery.
Unlike hysterectomy, which removes the uterus, or myomectomy, which requires surgical recovery, UFE treats fibroids by shrinking them—without major incisions.
UFE is often the preferred option for women who want lasting relief without the risks and recovery time of major surgery.
| Factor | UFE | 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 (wrist or groin) | Abdominal | Abdominal or laparoscopic |
| Treats all fibroids | ✓ Yes, simultaneously | ✓ Yes | May miss smaller fibroids |
| Symptom relief | ~90% | ✓ Yes | 80-90% |
| Fibroid recurrence | 10-15% may need retreatment | None | 15-30% recurrence |
| Hormonal effects | None | May trigger menopause | None |
This article was medically authored by Dr. William Fox and was last reviewed for accuracy on 06/24/2026. If you suffer from heavy periods or pain with sex, these could be warning signs of several conditions, including leiomyoma (uterine fibroids) and adenomyosis. In fact, these uterine conditions have several overlapping symptoms. Additionally, they can be difficult to […]
This article was medically authored by Dr. AJ Valenson and last reviewed for accuracy on 06/15/2026. The menstrual cycle typically lasts between 24 and 38 days. Now, we measure menstrual cycle length from the first day of this month's period to the first day of the next one. While we mentioned the average menstrual cycle length range, […]
This article was medically authored by Dr. Eric Hardee and last reviewed for accuracy on 06/08/2026. As interventional radiologists, we always want patients to consider every fibroid treatment option. And, we want women to find the least invasive treatment that will provide them with symptom relief. We also want them to fully understand the after […]
This article was medically authored by Dr. William Fox and last reviewed for accuracy on 06/01/2026. After a fibroids diagnosis, many women wonder if all of their uterine tumors are equally problematic. They also want to know: which size of fibroid is dangerous? Well, fibroid size matters when it comes to your symptom burden and […]
Each location offers the same specialized fibroid care delivered by board-certified interventional radiologists. Houston fibroid specialists serve patients throughout Texas at convenient locations, including:
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus and can cause symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure.
Not always. Some fibroids can be monitored, but treatment is recommended when symptoms affect quality of life.
No. UFE is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed through a tiny incision.
Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within 1–2 weeks.
UFE preserves the uterus and may be an option depending on your fertility goals. A specialist can help guide this decision.
The best way is to take the quiz or schedule a consultation with our team.
At Houston Fibroids, our team of board-certified interventional radiologists is deeply committed to delivering the highest level of minimally invasive care. Founders Dr. William Fox and Dr. Eric Hardee, alongside Dr. AJ Valenson, and Dr. Ryan Armstrong, have collectively performed more than 20,000 procedures. Through advanced, non-surgical treatments, they have helped thousands of patients find lasting relief, restore daily function, and significantly improve their quality of life.
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