Embolization for
Persistent Post-Abortion Bleeding (AVM) in Mohali
Stop Heavy Bleeding After Abortion: Advanced Embolization in Chandigarh |
If you’re experiencing persistent heavy bleeding after an abortion, embolization is a safe, minimally invasive treatment that can stop the bleeding while preserving your uterus. Dr. Tegbir Sidhu, Interventional Radiologist at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Chandigarh, provides advanced embolization care for patients across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and North India.
What Is Embolization for Persistent Post-Abortion Bleeding(AVM) In Mohali
Who Needs This Treatment
You might be a good candidate for embolization if you have:
Heavy bleeding that started days or weeks after an abortion or D&C.
Bleeding that doesn’t stop even with medicines.
Been told you have a uterine AVM or enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV) on an ultrasound or MRI.
Become anemic or need blood transfusions because of the bleeding.
Symptoms: Recognizing the Warning Signs
Heavy vaginal bleeding:
Soaking through a sanitary pad every hour, or passing clots larger than a golf ball.
Bleeding that starts and stops:
The bleeding may come and go, but it never really settles down.
Pain in your belly or pelvis:
You may have cramps or constant pain in your lower stomach.
Feeling dizzy or fainting:
This can happen because you are losing too much blood.
Pale skin:
You might look pale, which is a sign of anemia from blood loss.
- Many women feel very scared and worried when bleeding doesn’t stop. Remember, this is not your fault, and there is good help available in Chandigarh.
How does a uterine AVM develop?
Dilation and Curettage (D&C): This is the most common cause. The instruments used to remove tissue can accidentally damage blood vessels.
Medical Abortion (using pills): Though less common, AVMs have been reported after medical abortions, too.
Previous C-sections or uterine surgeries: Scar tissue can make it easier for abnormal vessels to form.
Retained Products of Conception (RPOC): If some pregnancy tissue is left behind, it can trigger abnormal blood vessel growth.
Benefits of Embolization for Post-Abortion Bleeding
Embolization is often the best choice for treating post-abortion AVM because it works so well and has many benefits:
It saves your uterus
Unlike a hysterectomy (which removes the uterus), embolization keeps your uterus intact. This means you can have children in the future if you want to.
It’s not major surgery
There are no large cuts or scars. Just a small poke in the groin. This means less pain and fewer risks.
It works fast
The bleeding usually stops right away or within a few hours.
You recover quickly
Most patients go home the next day and can get back to normal life soon.
It’s highly effective
Embolization effectively stops bleeding, treats the underlying uterine AVM, and helps avoid hysterectomy.
Why Choose Dr. Tegbir Sidhu for Embolization
- He is highly trained: Dr. Sidhu has trained in India, South Korea, and Europe.
- He is a top doctor: He is known as one of the best in the region for these image-guided treatments.
- He cares about your future: He specializes in treatments that preserve your fertility. He offers embolization as a safe alternative to hysterectomy.
- He explains things clearly: He believes in using simple language and providing kind, compassionate care.
How the Procedure Works
Here is what happens during the embolization procedure:
Preparation: You will get medicine to help you relax and some numbing medicine in the groin area.
Access: The doctor makes a tiny puncture in an artery in your groin. Guiding the tube: A very thin, flexible tube called a catheter is guided through the artery up to the uterine arteries. Embolization: Using live X-ray for guidance, the doctor puts the catheter in the right spot. Tiny particles (like very small sponges) are injected through the catheter. These particles block the blood supply to the abnormal vessels, which stops the bleeding.
Check: A final X-ray is taken to make sure the blood flow is stopped, and the bleeding is controlled.
Treatment Process: Step-by-Step
Here is what to expect when you come for treatment:
First Visit
You will meet Dr. Sidhu. He will ask about your health, discuss your symptoms, and look at your ultrasound or MRI reports.
Confirming the Problem
The team will use advanced imaging to confirm the diagnosis of uterine AVM or find the cause of bleeding. This could be a Doppler ultrasound or MRI.
Making a Plan
The team will talk to you about the procedure, answer all your questions, and make sure you feel comfortable.
The Embolization
The procedure is done in a special room at Max Super Speciality Hospital. It usually takes 1 to 2 hours.
After the Procedure
You will go to a recovery room. You will need to lie flat for a few hours to let the puncture site heal. Most patients stay in the hospital for one night.
Follow-up
Dr. Sidhu will see you after the procedure to check your recovery and make sure the bleeding has completely stopped.
Recovery and Aftercare
- Pain: You may have some crampy pain in your belly, like period cramps. This is a good sign that the treatment is working. You will get medicines to help with the pain.
- Post-Embolization Syndrome: Some women get a mild fever, feel sick, or are tired for a day or two. This is normal and goes away on its own.
- Bleeding: The heavy bleeding should stop very quickly after the procedure.
- Rest: Take it easy for the first few days. Don’t lift heavy things or do hard exercise for about a week.
- Follow-up: It’s very important to go to your follow-up appointments so Dr. Sidhu can make sure you are healing well.
Risks and Safety
Minor issues
Pain, fever, and nausea are common but temporary.
Infection
Very rare, but can be treated with antibiotics.
Allergic reaction
To the contrast dye or embolic particles.
Vessel injury
Very rare damage to the artery at the puncture site.
How Dr. Sidhu keeps you safe
- He uses high-precision imaging to inject the particles very precisely, which protects healthy tissue.
- The procedure is done in a sterile environment to prevent infection.
- Your health is closely watched during the whole procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is embolization for post-abortion bleeding painful?
Will I be able to get pregnant after embolization?
How long does it take to stop bleeding after the procedure?
Is embolization better than hysterectomy?
Is this treatment available in Chandigarh?
What if I have had a previous C-section?
How much does embolization for post-abortion bleeding cost?
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Heavy bleeding after an abortion is a scary and exhausting experience. You don’t have to face it alone. There is an effective, safe treatment that can preserve your fertility right here in Chandigarh.
Dr. Tegbir Sidhu and his team are here to give you the best care and help you get your health and peace of mind back.
Don’t wait. If you are struggling with persistent bleeding, schedule your consultation today.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Heavy bleeding after an abortion is a scary and exhausting experience. You don’t have to face it alone. There is an effective, safe treatment that can preserve your fertility right here in Chandigarh.