How can Fibroids be treated?
In general treatment is only required if the Fibroids are causing symptoms. The fact that Fibroids are found during routine examination does not generally mean that action is indicated although you may wish to have check ups for reassurance that the Fibroids are not enlarging unduly. When there are small Fibroids and heavy periods, medical treatment should still be considered before resorting to surgery. If fibroids become particularly large they may require surgical removal.Gynaecologists generally assess the size of the uterus by comparing it to the size expected during a pregnancy. As an approximate guide, if the uterine size is larger than 18 weeks size, surgery is probably indicated. In younger women who wish to retain their fertility, the Fibroids can be shelled out of the uterus (myomectomy). If fertility is not a re quisite, hysterectomy (hysterectomy) is likely to be the preferred operation. It has been estimated that once in every hundred myomectomies uncontrollable bleeding
