Fibroids and Fertility: What Women Should Know Before, During, and After UFE
For women diagnosed with fibroids who want children, whether now or in the future, the fertility question is often the most urgent one. Can I get pregnant with fibroids? Will treatment affect my ability to conceive? And where does UFE fit in? How fibroids affect fertility. Not all fibroids impair fertility. Location matters more than size. […]
Can GAE Treat Both Knees? What to Know About Bilateral Knee Embolization
If you have osteoarthritis in both knees, as many patients do, a natural question is whether GAE can treat both. The answer is yes, and the clinical data support it. A June 2026 RSNA study of 194 patients treated with resorbable microspheres found that 45 patients (23%) underwent bilateral GAE, with the second procedure performed […]
Heavy Periods and Iron Deficiency Anemia: When Fibroids Are Draining More Than Your Energy
You’re exhausted. Not the normal end-of-day tired. This is the kind of fatigue that hits you at 10 a.m., makes climbing stairs feel like a workout, and has you wondering if something is seriously wrong. Your periods have been getting heavier for years — soaking through pads in an hour, passing large clots, lasting eight […]
Hemorrhoids and Blood Thinners: Treatment Options When You’re on Anticoagulation
If you’re taking blood thinners, including warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), dabigatran (Pradaxa), or even daily aspirin, hemorrhoid symptoms become a more complicated problem. The bleeding that’s annoying for other patients can be persistent and frightening for you. And the treatment options that work for everyone else may carry risks that your doctor isn’t comfortable […]
GAE for Active Adults Under 60: Preserving Your Knee Without Slowing Down
Knee osteoarthritis isn’t supposed to happen at 45. Or 38. Or 52. But it does, and increasingly so. Roughly 14 million Americans have symptomatic knee OA, and a significant proportion are under 60: people who run, cycle, hike, coach their kid’s soccer team, or simply need to be on their feet all day for work. […]
What the Latest Clinical Trials Say About Genicular Artery Embolization
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) has moved from experimental concept to a procedure backed by a growing body of randomized, controlled, and prospective clinical evidence. But the field is evolving rapidly, with new trial results published regularly and several important studies still recruiting. For patients considering GAE—and for physicians evaluating it—this article summarizes the current state […]
Post-Knee Replacement Pain: Can GAE Help When Surgery Doesn’t Fully Relieve Your Symptoms?
You went through with the surgery. You did the rehab—weeks of physical therapy, ice packs, compression. Your surgeon says the X-rays look good. The implant is perfectly positioned. Everything looks fine. But your knee still hurts. If this is your experience, you’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone. Research consistently shows that up to […]
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a UFE Consultation at SACMD
You’ve read about UFE. You’ve looked at the recovery timeline and the insurance coverage. You think you might be a candidate. Now you want to know: what actually happens when I show up? This is the practical guide to your first UFE consultation at Surgical Associates—from the phone call to schedule through walking out the door with a treatment […]
Hemorrhoid Treatments Compared: Banding, Surgery, and Embolization — Which Is Right for You?
If you’ve moved past the over-the-counter stage and you’re ready for a real treatment, the landscape of options can feel overwhelming. Rubber band ligation? Hemorrhoidectomy? This newer thing called HAE? Your colorectal surgeon says one thing; your friend who had banding says another. Here’s the comparison you’ve been looking for—straightforward, evidence-based, and honest about the tradeoffs […]
Is GAE Right for You? A Self-Assessment Checklist for Knee Arthritis Patients
If you’ve been researching genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis, you’ve probably read about what it is, how it compares to knee replacement, and the science behind it. Now the question is personal: Could it work for me? This self-assessment checklist is designed to help you organize your thoughts before scheduling a consultation. It’s not a diagnostic […]