Medical management
Medicines may help manage heavy bleeding, pain and anaemia when clinically appropriate.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Every option, clearly explained
Fibroid treatment options
Treatment is personalised to fibroid size, number and location, the symptoms affecting you and your plans for pregnancy.
Watchful waiting
Regular examination and ultrasound monitoring can be suitable for small or symptom-free fibroids.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Fibroids inside the uterine cavity may be removed through the cervix without abdominal incisions.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Laparoscopic myomectomy
Keyhole surgery removes selected fibroids while preserving the uterus and supporting faster recovery.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Robotic myomectomy
Robot-assisted techniques can support precision in selected complex uterus-preserving procedures.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Open myomectomy
An abdominal approach may be recommended for very large, numerous or difficult-to-access fibroids.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Uterine fibroid embolisation
UFE or UAE reduces fibroid blood supply through a minimally invasive radiology procedure.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus is reserved for selected cases after detailed counselling about alternatives.
Your specialist will discuss suitability, expected benefits, possible risks, recovery and alternatives before any decision.