Fibroid Treatments
Medical Therapy for Fibroids
Tranexamic acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), birth control pills, or progesterone agents may be used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, however these treatments do not…
Mirena IUD for Fibroids
Mirena might reduce heavy bleeding but will not shrink fibroids. Mirena is an intrauterine device (IUD). It is a T-shaped plastic device that slowly releases…
Endometrial Ablation for Fibroids
Endometrial ablation does NOT shrink fibroids themselves. Ablation uses heat energy to surgically destroy the inner lining of the uterus. It is performed under general…
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation for Fibroids
Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) is also known as uterine artery embolisation (UAE). UFE is a safe, effective and minimally invasive, non-surgical alternative to a hysterectomy.…
Hysteroscopic Resection for Fibroids
Hysteroscopic resection ( a guided curette procedure ) removes fibroids with the aid of a camera through the vagina and cervix. The procedure is suitable for…
Myomectomy for Fibroids
A myomectomy is a surgical operation to remove one or a few fibroids. A myomectomy is offered to women who wish to retain both their…
Hysterectomy for Fibroids
A hysterectomy is a surgical operation in which all or part of the uterus is removed. A hysterectomy is performed for a number of reasons,…
Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) for Fibroids
MRgFUS stands for Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound. MRgFUS produces heat energy to cause cell death in fibroids. This minimally-invasive technique uses a MRI thermal imaging…