Fibroids
What are fibroids?
Fibroids are abnormal growths which form in the muscle of the uterus.
Which treatment is appropriate for me?
There are several treatment options.
If your fibroids are causing symptoms, the right treatment for you will depend on:
- your age
- whether you want to get pregnant in the future
- whether the fibroids cause a lot of bleeding such that you are anaemic
- the size, number and location of fibroids
- how you feel about the risks and benefits of different options
Symptoms
heavy periods
pain or pressure
sensation of fullness
in the lower abdomen
the need to urinate often
trouble getting pregnant
Treatment
What are the treatment options for fibroids ?
These may include:
- medications to reduce your blood loss during menses
- surgery to remove the fibroids called myomectomy
- treatments to stop the blood supply to the fibroids
- hysterectomy