Redefining Fertility and Wellness with Minimally Invasive Precision

Specialized, scarless procedures to treat the root causes of infertility, pelvic pain, and reproductive health issues for both men and women.

A Specialized Focus on Your Reproductive Health

Reproductive health challenges can be deeply personal and complex. Dr. Akash Bansal offers a beacon of hope through advanced Interventional Radiology, providing effective, non-surgical treatments for conditions affecting fertility and quality of life. By using image-guided techniques, we can target and treat underlying issues with unparalleled precision, preserving organ function and offering a faster, gentler path to healing. This dedicated focus on reproductive interventions is a cornerstone of our practice, offering new possibilities where traditional options may fall short.

Solutions for Men

1. Varicocele Embolization

  • The Problem: A varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) can increase scrotal temperature, which is a leading cause of male infertility due to poor sperm quality and count.

  • Our Solution: A tiny catheter is navigated into the affected veins. We then release tiny coils or a sclerosing agent to block these veins, redirecting blood flow to healthy pathways.

  • Patient Benefit: A scarless, outpatient procedure that improves sperm parameters, often leading to successful natural conception or improved IVF outcomes.

2. Balloon Angioplasty for Arterial Erectile Dysfunction

  • The Problem: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be caused by narrowed or blocked arteries supplying blood to the penis, often related to cardiovascular health.

  • Our Solution: Similar to angioplasty in the heart, a small balloon is inflated within the narrowed pelvic arteries to widen them and restore healthy blood flow.

  • Patient Benefit: A direct treatment for the vascular cause of ED, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for medication.

3. Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

  • The Problem: An enlarged prostate (BPH) causes difficult, frequent urination, disrupting sleep and daily life.

  • Our Solution: We precisely block the small arteries supplying the prostate, causing it to shrink and relieving pressure on the urethra.

  • Patient Benefit: A highly effective alternative to surgery with no risk of sexual side effects, performed without any incisions.

Solutions for Women

1. Uterine Fibroid & Adenomyosis Ablation (RFA/MWA)

  • The Problem: Fibroids and adenomyosis can cause heavy, painful periods, pelvic pressure, and can impact fertility.

  • Our Solution: Using ultrasound guidance, a thin probe is placed into the fibroid or adenomyotic tissue. Radiofrequency or Microwave energy safely heats and destroys the targeted tissue.

  • Patient Benefit: Preserves the uterus, provides significant symptom relief, and is a scarless option for women who wish to avoid hysterectomy.

2. Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)

  • For Fibroids & Adenomyosis: By blocking the blood supply to fibroids or the adenomyotic uterus, UAE causes them to shrink, alleviating heavy bleeding and pain.

  • For Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH): A life-saving procedure to stop uncontrolled bleeding after childbirth by pinpointing and blocking the bleeding vessels.

  • Patient Benefit: A uterus-preserving treatment for fibroids and a critical, life-saving tool in obstetric emergencies.

3. Thyroid Ablation & Embolization in Infertility

  • The Problem: Thyroid nodules or overactive thyroid glands (hyperthyroidism) can disrupt the delicate hormonal balance essential for ovulation and conception.

  • Our Solution: We use Thermal Ablation (RFA/MWA) to destroy problematic thyroid nodules or Embolization to reduce the gland’s overactivity by blocking its blood supply.

  • Patient Benefit: A scarless method to restore normal thyroid function, creating a more favorable hormonal environment for fertility.

Why Choose a Reproductive Interventional Radiologist?

  • Organ Preservation: Our primary goal is to treat the condition while preserving the uterus, prostate, and thyroid, protecting your fertility and natural organ function.

  • Scarless & Minimally Invasive: All procedures are performed through a tiny pin-hole in the wrist or groin, leaving no visible scar.

  • Faster Return to Life: Recovery is typically a matter of days, not weeks, allowing you to return to your personal and professional life quickly.

  • Collaborative Care: We work closely with your fertility specialist, gynecologist, or urologist to ensure you receive integrated, comprehensive care.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, multiple studies show embolization is equally effective at improving semen parameters and pregnancy rates as microsurgical varicocelectomy, but with a faster recovery and less post-procedure pain.

Yes, many successful pregnancies have occurred after UAE. The decision is individualized. For women with future fertility desires, we often discuss Microwave Ablation (MWA) as an excellent alternative, as it directly treats the fibroid with less impact on the surrounding uterine tissue.

This varies by procedure. For varicocele embolization, it takes about 3-6 months to see improvements in semen analysis. For uterine procedures, we typically recommend waiting 3-6 months to allow for complete healing. Dr. Bansal will provide a personalized timeline.

Absolutely. PAE is a well-established, guideline-endorsed treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with a robust body of medical literature proving its efficacy and safety profile compared to traditional surgery.

Most of these, such as UAE for fibroids and varicocele embolization, are covered by insurance as they are standard of care. Coverage for some specific applications may vary, and our team will assist you in verifying your benefits.