Fibroids, above, may be attached directly to the inside or outside of the uterus or appear connected to it by stem-like structures. If fibroids are present but not causing any problems, the best recommendation is to leave them alone. But if symptoms are interfering with your daily activities, your physician may suggest Lupron , a medication that shrinks fibroids. Another option is surgery to remove or reduce the size of tile fibroids. Both of these are outpatient procedures that do not involve removing the uterus.
Most women are back to their dally routine after three or four days.
Although fibroids can return, these procedures usually take care of the problem for a number of years. Hysterectomy, the removal of the uterus, does indeed resolve the problem of fibroids permanently with no chance of reoccurrence. But many woman prefer to try the alternative measures first, saving the more drastic surgery as a later choice if needed. Our physicians want what is best for the r patients and focus on successful options and shared decision-making. Women's Health Center, P.C., all rights reserved.