Fibroids occur in up to 80% of women during their childbearing years. While common and typically noncancerous, fibroids can cause complications that affect a woman’s reproductive health and sexual wellness.
The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group offers personalized care for women who have large or painful fibroids.
Our expert OB/GYNs use the latest diagnostic technologies to evaluate fibroids and provide advanced treatments to manage them, so you can avoid complications.
Fibroids are growths that develop in the muscular tissue of the uterus. The root cause of fibroids isn’t well understood but hormones and genetic factors play a role in fibroid growth.
Some fibroids grow slowly and remain small, so women may not even know they have them. Fibroids can also grow fast and become large enough to cause symptoms, including uterine deformities. Individual fibroids are common, but fibroids can also grow in groups in the uterine wall.
Symptoms of uterine fibroids can include:
If you have fibroids without symptoms, you’ll likely not need treatment. Sometimes fibroids can shrink on their own without medical intervention.
However, if you have pain or abnormal bleeding because of fibroids, leaving them untreated can increase your risk for additional complications.
The earlier you seek treatment for fibroids, the easier and more effective treatment will be. If you experience any fibroid symptoms, schedule a pelvic exam at The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group, so you can make the most informed decision about any treatments you need.
Our OB/GYNs offer customized care plans for uterine fibroids and recommend the least invasive treatment to help you feel better. Your care plan may include:
Low-dose birth control pills are effective at preventing fibroids from growing large and can also manage heavy or abnormal bleeding. We can also prescribe an IUD or progesterone injection to shrink fibroids and control bleeding.
Myomectomy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove fibroids without damaging the uterus or surrounding tissue. This procedure preserves your fertility if you wish to become pregnant after fibroid treatment.
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus and possibly other reproductive organs. This treatment is only for women who have severe fibroid symptoms and aren’t planning to have children.
Our skilled physicians create your fibroid treatment plan based on several factors, including:
Treatment is recommended for fibroids that cause persistent symptoms like pain and heavy bleeding that interfere with your health and daily routine.
Fibroids that grow too large can be problematic if not treated. Additionally, fast-growing fibroids can be a warning sign that the growth is cancerous.
Fibroids typically grow in the wall of the uterus. Some women also develop fibroids in other areas of the uterus, which can be harder to treat – especially when not addressed early.
Our team discusses your options for fibroid care during your consultation. We also provide ongoing follow-up care to monitor your fertility and quality of life.
Call The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group office near you today to schedule an evaluation for fibroid symptoms. You can also use the online feature to book a consultation.
