Is there an alternate way besides surgery to get rid of uterine fibroids?
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I had uterine fibroids found earlier this year. Since I am past child-bearing age, I opted for a hystectomy.
However, there is ablation. The ablation procedure used high-powered water pressure to dissipate the fibroids; but, the fibroids can grow back again and cause the need for another ablation.
It is your choice as to what you want to do.
Good luck.
Hi,
A majority of fibroids require no treatment. However treatment becomes necessary if there is excessive bleeding during menstruation, the tumour keeps growing or if there are other symptoms. In women older than 35years or with completed family are treated by a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) rather than myomectomy (removal of the fibroids), to minimize the chances of recurrence. Myomectomy is generally done in cases where the patient wishes to preserve her fertility. Medicines like danazol, GnRH analogues and progesterone derivatives, to shrink the fibroid, may be given for 2-3 months before surgery.
In the present times, laparoscopic removal of the uterus with fibroids or removal of the fibroid only are also performed reqularily with excellent results. The advantage over the routine open procedures is a quicker recovery, shorter hospital stay and less complications. The only disadvantage may be a longer anasthesia duration.