Choose Alternative Fibroid Treatments to Avoid Hysterectomy

Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are a very common gynaecological condition. According to recent studies, women in their reproductive age usually face this health condition. Fibroids are non-malignant tumour growths, and they appear in the smooth muscle layer of the womb.

The exact cause of this gynaecological condition is still unknown. However, some studies reveal the fact that the female hormone, i.e., estrogen plays a significant role in the growth of these tumours. 

Symptoms and Hysterectomy Treatment

Uterine fibroids do not involve life risk since they are non-malignant. But they may cause several symptoms which affect the well-being of women. Some of the major symptoms include heavy bleeding or painful menstrual period, constipation, painful intercourse, complications during pregnancy, frequent urinary issues, and more. 

Hysterectomy treatment in this context could be of great help and can treat women with fibroids. This is a surgical treatment, and it aims to remove fibroid affected uterus from the patient’s body. This surgery hardly allows women to conceive. This is why women, who want to get pregnant in the future often, prefer alternative treatments.   

Alternative Treatment Options  

Here are some treatment options you can choose if you want to avoid the surgery of removing the uterus. 

1.      Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE)

Uterine fibroid embolisation or UFE is a minimally invasive process that has become popular within a short time. UFE treatment aims to prevent tumour growth. During this treatment, the blood supply to leiomyomas is blocked, and as a result, the tumours do not get nutrients to grow further. This is how the patients get relief. It involves rapid recovery and less risk. UFE is one of the major alternatives to fibroid removal surgery. 

2.      Myomectomy

Myomectomy is a surgery that aims to remove fibroids from women’s bodies. This can be performed through an operation or laparoscopically. The da Vinci robotic myomectomy is also a common option. Consult your surgeon who can suggest you the right treatment. 

3.      Hysteroscopy

During this treatment, your physician will insert a thin instrument, which is like a telescope. He or she will insert it through your vagina. This is a minor surgical treatment. But it does not involve much risk like the other major surgeries. 

4.      Medications

Uterine fibroids often cause intolerable pain. This symptom can be treated with certain medicines. Doctors usually prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to patients in order to cure them. If these medicines fail to treat women, there is another option. Your physician may prescribe you another type of drugs which regulate the estrogen level. 

Have you noticed any symptoms of uterine fibroids? If yes, then do not waste your time. Quickly book an appointment with a professional and experienced gynaecologist and meet him or her. Your surgeon can suggest the proper treatment for you.