Benefits of Uterine Fibroid Embolization Many women are surprised to learn that fibroids can be treated without removing the uterus. Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks the blood vessels supplying fibroids. Once the blood supply is reduced, fibroids gradually shrink and symptoms such as heavy bleeding or pelvic pressure improve. Compared to traditional surgery, the procedure usually involves smaller punctures and shorter recovery time. To understand whether this treatment may help you, discuss your symptoms with Dr Santosh Patil in Pune.