Dexamethasone for Post Uterine Artery Embolization Pain

Intra-Arterial Dexamethasone for the Alleviation of Pain and Postembolization Syndrome Following Uterine Artery Embolization

The purpose of this research is to investigate if administration steroids (anti-inflammatory medication) via the uterine arteries during uterine fibroid embolization (A non surgical procedure for treating uterine fibroids by blocking their blood supply) can help reduce the pain, nausea, vomiting, and general feeling of weakness following the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women who meet criteria to undergo uterine fibroid embolization for symptomatic fibroids.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently pregnant or actively attempting to conceive
• Those deemed mentally impaired to make their own medical decisions
• Previous documented allergy to dexamethasone
• Those currently taking daily steroids for any reason
• Those with diabetes or deemed to be pre-diabetic
• Those with contraindications for angiography
• Prisoners