Objective To evaluate the clinical efficiency of uterine artory embolization for uterine fibroids. Methods From August 1999 to June 2001, 405 cases were included in the treatment by using UAE and were followed up to find its efficiency. Results The successful rate of catheterization almost reached 99.8% (2/405). B mode ultrasound examination following 3～12 months after the procedure re vealed an average shrinkage of 40%～60% in volume of the masses for all cases in the first 3 months and 50%～70% in volume in 6 months, with 22 UF disappeared together with conspicuous decrease in volume of menstruation. Conclusions UAE for UF is a new, safe and effective method