Uterine artery embolization

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Catheterization

Illustration showing catheterization

The radiologist makes an incision less than 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) in the skin over your groin. He or she then inserts a catheter into your femoral artery, guides it to one of your two uterine arteries and releases tiny particles into the vessels.

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