Effects of Utero-ovarian Anastomoses on Basal Follicle-stimulating Hormone Level Change after Uterine Artery Embolization with Tris-acryl Gelatin Microspheres

Angiographically detected anastomoses between the uterine artery and the ovarian artery are not uncommon. UAE in patients with anastomoses is associated with a greater risk of significant increase of basal FSH level than in UAE in patients without anastomoses. The pathophysiologic processes resulting in change of FSH level may be a reflection of diminished ovarian function, but further study is warranted to delineate the precise mechanism.