Risks

Rarely, focused ultrasound surgery results in:

• Burns to the skin on your abdomen
• Damage to tissues and structures near the fibroid targeted for treatment
• Nerve damage causing temporary back or leg pain after the procedure
• Blood clots in your legs (deep vein thrombosis)

Other drawbacks specific to focused ultrasound surgery include:

• Less long-term data on safety and effectiveness than most other fibroid treatments
• Less data on fertility and pregnancy than with other fibroid treatments

It's possible that focused ultrasound won't be able to treat all of your fibroids. In addition, you may need further treatment if your symptoms return.