Uterine Fibroids Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
embolization
hysterectomy
myomectomy
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain control
taking control
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Uterine Fibroids Treatment
Small uterine fibroids that do not cause symptoms may not require treatment.

Treatment for uterine fibroids may include:
  • Hormone therapy for uterine fibroids
  • Myomectomy for uterine fibroids:
    • Removal of the fibroids from the wall of the uterus
  • Hysterectomy for uterine fibroids:
    • Surgical removal of the uterus
  • Uterine artery embolization for uterine fibroids:
    • The blood flow is blocked in the arteries that supply the uterine fibroids. Images
  • Clinical trials for uterine fibroids
Continue to Uterine Fibroids Treatment: Embolization
View more Female reproductive conditions topics
Related Topics:

Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Uterine Fibroids References: