Fibroid

A uterine fibroid is a non-cancerous tumour that grows in and around the womb (uterus). It is also known as a myoma. Uterine fibroids develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. They may also grow in the fallopian tubes, cervix, or tissues near the uterus.

What are uterine fibroids?

A uterine fibroid is a non-cancerous tumour that grows in and around the womb (uterus). It is also known as a myoma.

General Reproductive Health

Uterine fibroids develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. They may also grow in the fallopian tubes, cervix, or tissues near the uterus.Treatment options include:

Treatment options include:

1) Hormone medications, which shrink the fibroid

2) A hormone-releasing device placed in the womb, which reduces heavy periods (a “coil” or intra-uterine device)

3) Uterine artery embolisation, which shrinks the fibroid by blocking its blood supply

4) Surgical removal of the fibroid

5) High-intensity focused ultrasound waves to destroy the fibroid

6) Removal of some or all of the womb (hysterectomy) — usually only for women who have completed their family or do not wish to have children