Uterine artery embolization: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Seek emergency help for uncontrolled heavy bleeding, fainting, severe weakness, chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden one-sided weakness, or bleeding from the catheter site that does not stop with firm pressure.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Contact your healthcare team promptly for a fever that persists, worsening pelvic pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, persistent vomiting, difficulty passing urine, increasing redness at the catheter site, or bleeding that is heavier than your team told you to expect.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Routine tiredness, mild cramping, light bleeding, or a low-grade fever may occur during recovery.

   Mention symptoms that are not improving at your scheduled follow-up, even if they are not urgent.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Uterine artery embolization. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.