Fibroids Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Support overall health, manage risk factors, and potentially alleviate some symptoms.

• Maintain a healthy weight through balanced diet and regular exercise· Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for fibroids.
• Adopt a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains· May help manage overall health and potentially influence fibroid growth.
• Manage blood pressure and diabetes effectively· High blood pressure and diabetes are associated with an increased risk of fibroids.
• Reduce stress through relaxation techniques

Medicinal Treatment

Manage symptoms such as pain and heavy bleeding, and in some cases, reduce fibroid size.

• Pain relievers· Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac for pain management.
• Tranexamic acid· Helps reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Hormonal therapies· Combined oral contraceptives or progestin-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) to control heavy bleeding and pain.· Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists to temporarily shrink fibroids by inducing a temporary menopause-like state.

Surgical Treatment

Remove fibroids, alleviate severe symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.

• Myomectomy· Surgical removal of fibroids while preserving the womb, suitable for women who wish to retain fertility.
• Hysterectomy· Surgical removal of the womb, a permanent solution for fibroids, often considered when other treatments fail or fertility is not a concern.
• Endometrial ablation· A procedure using heat to remove the lining of the womb, primarily for heavy bleeding, but not suitable if future pregnancy is desired.
• Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)· A non-surgical procedure where the blood supply to the fibroids is blocked, causing them to shrink.

The choice of surgical procedure depends on the size, number, and location of fibroids, as well as the patient's desire for future fertility.