Safe, Non-Surgical Treatment for
Uterine Fibroids by Dr. Ahmad Zia
- A temperate, non-surgical procedure for fibroids
- No cuts, no stitches, and no scars
- Short hospital rest, quick recovery rate
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Keeps your uterus secure and unharmed
- Helps reduce strong bleeding and pain
About Dr. Ahmad Zia
Dr. Ahmad Zia is a certified consultant interventional radiologist in Pakistan. He has years of experience in performing image-guided minimally invasive/small incisive procedures. With advanced training and certifications, he holds FRCR(London), MRCS (Edin), EBIR membership and is actively involved in research with recent contributions in publications.
Currently, he is providing services as a consultant interventional radiologist at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. Besides that, he is also working as an assistant professor of surgery at Shalamar Institute of Health and Science, Lahore. He has practical expertise in both vascular and nonvascular interventional and diagnostic imaging treatments.
His practical approach is totally dedicated to the patients who want alternatives to regular open surgery procedures, as these procedures are especially focused on offering less pain, lower risk, minimal invasion, no scar and quicker recovery. Dr. Ahmad Zia is affiliated with the leading Shalamar Hospital and also provides uterine fibroid embolization in Lahore. Here, he possesses a deep commitment towards their patients’ diagnosis, care, and treatment. Every patient gets their own personalized treatment, whether it is related to uterine fibroid treatment or the uterine cyst removal process. The uterine artery embolization plan is designed especially for their individual health goals.
Accreditations & Certifications
Experienced interventional radiologist Dr. Ahmad Zia is known for executing uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in Lahore in a risk-free, accurate, and proficient manner. His strong suit is minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that guarantee a sooner recovery, less pain, and uterine preservation by uterine fibroid removal without surgery.
He is a top pick for uterine fibroid embolization, a cost-effective treatment in Pakistan, because of his vast training, global experience, and dedication to patient care. Among Dr. Ahmad Zia’s credentials are the following:
ECIO
European Certificate of Interventional Oncology (2025)
EBIR
European Board of Interventional Radiology (2014)
CCST
Interventional Radiology 2014
CCST
Diagnostic Radiology 2014
FRCR
Fellow of Royal college of radiologists, London (2013)
MRCS
Member of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2006)
MBBS
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore (2002)
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Why Choose Dr. Ahmad Zia for Fibroids Embolization?
It is one of the most pressing steps to choose the best specialist for your fibroid embolization in Lahore treatment. Here is why patients choose Dr. Ahmad Zia.
Expert, Patient-First Specialist
Dr. Ahmad Zia provides the combination of deep expertise with commitment to passionate individualized care.
Champion of Non-Surgical Procedure
He also offers options with prioritized uterus-preserving techniques to avoid major surgery.
Advanced, Trained IG procedure
Dr. Ahmad Zia uses real-time image-guided procedures with unbeatable precision, accuracy and safety.
Trusted & Proven Results
Popular for proven outcomes and a high rate of patient satisfaction through supporting effective treatment.
Less Painful, Fast Recovery Rate
Minimally invasive procedures mean less pain, complications and a higher frequency of recovery. And these procedures are the specialty of Dr. Ahmad Zia.
How to Get Treated by Dr. Ahmad Zia?
Your relief journey from uterine fibroid embolization in Lahore is about to start here.
Schedule
a consultation
You can share your medical history by directly contacting the clinic to discuss your symptoms.
Individualized
Personalized Evaluation
To get a precise diagnosis and treatment plan, Dr. Ahmad Zia advised necessary imaging (MRI or CT) to make an individualized patient treatment plan.
Get your Special Customized Plan
After the initial testing, Dr. Ahmad Zia will explain the UFE procedure, its advantages, and what you can anticipate from treatment.
Treatment
& Recovery
With this procedure, you will have a briefer, safer, and more satisfied recovery.
When Should You See Dr. Ahmad Zia?
Don’t overlook the symptoms. When you see these signs as described below, immediately seek UFE expert advice for uterine cyst removal.
Pressure or Pelvic Pain
A consistent feeling of ache or mysterious pain in the lower abdomen or sensation of fullness
Abdominal Girth Becomes Enlarged
A quite noticeable swelling of the abdomen that looks like a bulky pregnant woman.
Loaded and prolonged heavy periods
If you get great soaking of your pads or tampons or period silicon cups, or they are overly filled hourly. If this condition continues or lasts over a week.
Bowel or Bladder Problems
More frequent urination, problematic while emptying the bladder, or prolonged constipation.
Pain While in Intercourse
The feeling of much pain in the pelvic region during intercourse.
Prior Detection of Uterine
Fibroids Does Matter
With early detection of any of the above-discussed symptoms, preventing complications becomes easier. In this way, you can protect your health through the uterine artery embolization process and preserve your daily routine. Immediate intervention offers a simpler, safer, and more effective solution.
What If You Don't Treat Fibroids in Time?
When you delay your treatment of fibroid embolization, it will cause more complications and limit your non-invasive treatment options.
High Anemic Conditions
The unnatural and rough heavy bleeding can cause extreme health effects like fatigue or weakness.
Intense Pain & Discomfort
These fibroids mature, increasing pelvic pressure and amplifying pain.
Increasing Complications in Treatments
Larger fibroids result in more complex situations, leading to more aggressive surgical operating options.
Dysfunctional Bladder or Bowel
Growing fibroids need more space and compress the other organs’ space, causing permanent dysfunction issues.
Disturbing Life
If fibroids remain untested, they can cause a bad impact on daily routine and life activities, work, and well-being.
Complications in Pregnancy
The fibroids cause other problems, especially when the patient is overweight. That results in infertility, miscarriage, or early or preterm labor if left untreated during this uterine fibroid treatment pregnancy.
How is the Fibroid Embolization Procedure Taking Place?
Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) can also be titled as uterine artery embolization. It is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure associated with image-guided protocols. In this process, a tiny catheter is inserted by having a small prick or tick in the wrist or groin. This catheter is then guided to the uterine arteries.
With the help of these catheters, particles are released to block the blood flow to fibroids. It will result in a decline of blood or nutritional supply to fibroids.
As a result, they die and stop growing. In the overall process, the healthy uterine tissue remains untouched. This process is done when you are given anesthesia. About 1-2 hours are needed during the procedure, which may take only an overnight stay at the hospital.
UFE Fibroids Treatment vs Surgery
| UFE (Uterine Fibroids Embolization) | Surgery (Hysterectomy/Myomectomy) |
|---|---|
| Invasiveness: Minimally invasive, no large | incision Major surgery with abdominal incision |
| Uterus Preserves / Uterus Remains Intact | Myomectomy: Yes / Hysterectomy: No |
| Hospital Stay 1-2 days, 3-5 days or more | Recovery Time 1-2 weeks 6-8 weeks |
| Scarring None (tiny puncture site) | Visible surgical scar |
| Special Anesthesia sedation | General anesthesia |
Other Procedures We Offer
Dr. Ahmad Zia offers a comprehensive range of image-guided interventional radiology services, offering more suitable alternatives to open surgery across multiple specialties.
Tumor ablation
It is a way to get rid of tumors. The doctor uses a method to remove lung tumors, kidney tumors, and liver tumors. This method is not very invasive, so it does not hurt as much as other ways of removing tumor cells. The goal of tumor ablation is to remove the tumor without causing much damage to the lung, kidney, or liver.
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Non-surgical treatment for enlarged prostate (BPH). In this process, tiny particles are inserted to block blood flow to the prostate and relieve the urinary symptoms by shrinking the enlarged prostate without surgery.
Access & Drainage Procedures
PICC Line, Permcath, Port Insertion, Nephrostomy, and Abscess Drainage are all methods of tube or pipe insertion for diagnosis and treatment purposes.
Thyroid Nodule Ablation
Non-surgical treatment for removing cancerous thyroid nodules without harming benign ones.
Diagnostic & Pain Management
Image-guided biopsies and therapeutic pain injections. These are usually used for arthritis or joint pain. These are highly precise pain injection protocols.
Vascular Interventions
Angioplasty of the heart and knee, stenting in the heart or kidney, dialysis access management, and varicocele/varices treatment.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Can fibroids grow larger over time?
Yes, they do grow bigger as time passes by. In reproductive years, they grow more due to the influence of hormones like estrogen.
Is fibroid embolization safe?
Yes, UFE is quite safe.
How long does the fibroid embolization procedure take?
The procedure takes the usual duration of 1 to 2 hours or a time duration between.
Will I have scars after embolization?
No, in the UFE procedure, you will not get more scars on your skin. There will be a very small puncture in your skin that will itself heal quickly without leaving a scar.
Are there complications after fibroid embolization?
Some patients have experienced post-embolization problems like cramping, fever, and nausea. that are usually easy to manage.
Can fibroid embolization affect other nearby organs?
As this is a targeted procedure. So these embolic particles only block selected feeding vessels of fibroids. In this way, they don’t touch it and harm the healthy uterus and other nearby organs.