What are the potential side effects of MRgFUS?

Side effects very rarely occur. The rate of complications is under 3%.

• Abdominal pain/cramp, back or leg pain
• Nausea and/or fever
• Superficial erythema/burns on particular areas of the skin
• Urinary tract infection
• Vaginal discharge, spotting and/or intermenstrual bleeding may occur up to 3 months after treatment
• Allergic reaction to the contrast agent or the sedative
• Circulation problems during or after treatment
• Flushing during therapy
• Nerve irritations
• Extremely rare: Bowel damage