Why may I need a myomectomy?

Myomectomy preserves the uterus while treating fibroids. It may be a reasonable treatment option if you have:

• Anemia that is not relieved by treatment with medicine.
• Pain or pressure that is not relieved by treatment with medicine.
• A fibroid that has changed the wall of the uterus. This can sometimes cause infertility or repeat miscarriages. Before an in vitro fertilization, myomectomy is often done to improve the chances of pregnancy.