Use of Dexamethasone in Uterine Artery Embolization

The Effect of Dexamethasone on Inflammatory Response After Uterine Artery Embolization

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dexamethasone on inflammatory reactions after uterine artery embolization. The secondary purpose of this study it to investigate the effects of dexamethasone on postembolization syndrome (severe pain, nasea and vomiting).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Uterine artery embolization due to multiple myoma or adenomyosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic mellitus
• Steroid administration
• Liver or kidney dysfuntion
• High baseline CRP or leukocytosis (>11,000/μL )
• Drug allergy