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What are the Different Types of Treatments for Fibroids?
- 6:25, 12th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Women's Health
- Fibroids
Most fibroids stop growing once a woman reaches her menopause phase. However, the doctors suggest monitoring the symptoms carefully so that they can understand the developments of the fibroids. Patients whose fibroids are large, treatment is essential. But, the treatment solely depends on your overall health, your desire for pregnancy, tolerance to medications, medical history and more.
Commonly, fibroids treatment includes:
# Hysterectomy- In this case, the entire uterus is removed by the surgical process.
# Anti-hormonal agents- Use of certain drugs like progestin and danazol oppose estrogen and are highly effective for treating fibroids.
# Anti-inflammatory painkillers- Women who experience discomfort or pain in their pelvic region are often given such drugs.
# Embolization of Uterine artery - Also called uterine fibroid embolization, it is a relatively newer approach that requires a process which is minimally-invasive. The doctors identify the arteries that provide blood supply to the fibroids and then they are blocked (embolized). The embolization shrinks the fibroids by cutting off the blood supply to the fibroids. Healthcare providers continue to think about its long-term applications on fertility of women.
# Conservative surgical therapy- Myomectomy is the procedure that is used in conservative surgical therapy. This is a widely used approach as the physicians remove only the fibroids and leave the uterus intact to allow future pregnancy.
# Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists- This procedure causes a medical menopause by lowering the levels of estrogen. Most often, GnRH is used to decrease the size of the fibroid, making the surgery uncomplicated.
If you have fibroids and looking for an effective treatment, it is important that you seek medical guidance. Not all treatments are suitable for you.
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