Uterine Artery Embolization With Microspheres in Patients With Leiomyoma.

Inclusion Criteria: * female patients from 18 to 50 years old; * symptomatic uterine intramural leiomyomas or multiple symptomatic leiomyomas in the presence of intramural; * patient agrees with study procedures; * patient signs the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * asymptomatic women; * isolated adenomyosis, pediculated subserous myoma, submucous leiomyoma (50% of uterine cavity diameter), intraligamentous leiomyoma; * leiomyoma diameter higher than 10 cm; * leiomyoma above the umbilical scar; * endometrial neoplasia or hyperplasia or presence of any malignancy * pregnant or breast feeding women; * active vasculitis; * pelvic irradiation history; * uncontrolled coagulopathies; * renal insufficiency; * contrast allergy; * concomitant use of GnRH analogues.