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fibroids

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. These growths are composed of muscle and fibrous tissue and can vary in size, ranging from small, undetectable nodules to large masses that can distort the shape of the uterus.

Iowa Women’s Health Center will work with you to determine the best treatment, based on the severity of your symptoms, the size and location of fibroids, and your future fertility plans. Treatment options may include:

1. Medications: Such as hormonal therapy or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help manage symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.

2. Non-invasive procedures: Such as uterine artery embolization (UAE) or magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS), which can shrink or destroy fibroids without surgery.

3. Surgical procedures: Such as myomectomy (surgical removal of fibroids while leaving the uterus intact) or hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus), particularly for women who have severe symptoms or do not desire future fertility.

Some women with uterine fibroids may not experience any symptoms, while others may have symptoms such as:

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Prolonged menstrual periods (lasting more than a week)
  • Pelvic pain or pressure
  • Frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Constipation
  • Backache or leg pains
  • Pain during intercourse
CONTACT IOWA WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER

fibroids

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. These growths are composed of muscle and fibrous tissue and can vary in size, ranging from small, undetectable nodules to large masses that can distort the shape of the uterus.

Iowa Women’s Health Center will work with you to determine the best treatment, based on the severity of your symptoms, the size and location of fibroids, and your future fertility plans. Treatment options may include:

1.Medications: Such as hormonal therapy or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help manage symptoms such as heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.

2.Non-invasive procedures: Such as uterine artery embolization (UAE) or magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS), which can shrink or destroy fibroids without surgery.

3.Surgical procedures: Such as myomectomy (surgical removal of fibroids while leaving the uterus intact) or hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus), particularly for women who have severe symptoms or do not desire future fertility.

Some women with uterine fibroids may not experience any symptoms, while others may have symptoms such as:

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Prolonged menstrual periods (lasting more than a week)
  • Pelvic pain or pressure
  • Frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Constipation
  • Backache or leg pains
  • Pain during intercourse
CONTACT IOWA WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER

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