Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Myomectomy is the name of a surgery that removes (ectomy) fibroids (myoma) from a woman's uterus. Classically this is done with a "bikini" incision and once the fibroid is removed then the uterus is reconstructed. If the uterine cavity is entered then... Full Answer

For many women, treatment of uterine fibroids is accomplished by surgical removal, either by laparoscopy or an open abdominal incision. The goal of both approaches is to reduce the number of fibroids and restore normal anatomy as best as possible. The... Full Answer

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to block blood flow to a fibroid in order to shrink it. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in the uterus and may cause such symptoms as heavy menstrual... Full Answer

Risks may include the following: Infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries (pelvic infection) may occur. Removal of fibroids in the uterine muscle (intramural fibroids) may cause scar tissue. In rare cases, scarring from the uterine... Full Answer

Treatment for uterine fibroids may include simple monitoring, medications, or surgery.  A fibroid’s location and size can affect both symptoms and treatment.  Watch the animation to learn more about fibroids. Full Answer

Here’s how hysteroscopic myomectomy works: Most women are familiar with dilatation and curettage (D&C), a procedure in which the cervical opening is made slightly larger in order to put an instrument into the uterine cavity to scrape... Full Answer

A fibroid’s location is one of many factors affecting treatment options; among these, medications are sometimes used. Watch the video to learn more about treatment of fibroids. Full Answer

Watchful waiting is one of many options used to treat uterine fibroids. Watch the video to learn more about treatment of fibroids. Full Answer

Myomectomy is an alternative to hysterectomy that surgically removes fibroids and leaves the uterus behind. Most women that undergo myomectomy get an abdominal incision and require a six-week recovery. Hysteroscopic myomectomy is an underutilized... Full Answer

Even in the right hands, not every woman is a candidate for hysteroscopic myomectomy. The fibroid has to be the right size and in the right location. Sadly, for those that are candidates, the biggest hurdle to this procedure is finding a surgeon... Full Answer