What is the treatment for fibroids?
• Watchful waiting Because fibroids are not cancerous and rarely interfere with pregnancy, a “watchful waiting” approach may be the best treatment. Fibroids usually grow slowly and often shrink after the onset of menopause, when hormone levels drop. • Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is the only proven permanent solution for uterine fibroids. Of course, hysterectomy is major surgery that renders a woman incapable of bearing children. If the hysterectomy includes removal of the ovaries, it causes the immediate onset of menopause. Because fibroids are so often benign and do not commonly cause any pain or discomfort, treating them with a hysterectomy is usually not required. • Fibroidectomy A fibroidectomy involves the removal of masses from the uterus using one of several procedures, including: • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, which is used for fibroids that are just under the lining of the uterus and that protrude into the uterine cavity. There is no need for a surgical incision. The provider ins
