Hysterectomy vs Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) also known as Uterine Artery Embolization or UAE is a non-surgical treatment, which enables a fibroid specialist to use imaging to find the fibroids. Then, the interventional radiologist inserts a tiny catheter into the leg and injects embolic materials into the affected artery, which blocks blood flow. This allows the fibroid to shrink and die.