Fibroids are among the most common conditions in gynaecology today. These benign tumours, which arise from the muscle layer of the uterus, can be managed safely with the right diagnosis and treatment.
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Fibroids can be treated with two main approaches: surgical and non-surgical. The type of treatment is decided together after the patient’s examination.
Complete surgical removal of the fibroid, performed minimally invasively with robotic and laparoscopic techniques.
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Treatment with up-to-date methods that require no surgery, such as Myolysis, TCRFAS and Endometrial Ablation.
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There are many types of fibroids. Depending on the type, their location and the treatment applied may vary.
Grows within the muscle layer, the thickest layer of the uterus. As it grows it can prolong menstrual bleeding; fibroids on the front wall can press on the bladder, those on the back wall on the bowel.
Treatment approachIf it causes no complaints it can be monitored; depending on its size and position it can also cause infertility.
Read moreSits in the inner lining of the uterus and usually causes heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding. Fibroids that prevent pregnancy are mostly in this group.
Treatment approachSuccessfully treated by hysteroscopy.
Read moreGrows outward from the surface of the uterus. It usually causes no symptoms and is found at a routine gynaecological examination.
Treatment approachIf it has not grown much it is monitored; if it grows quickly or changes, it is removed surgically.
Read moreAttached to the uterus by a thin stalk. If it twists around itself (torsion) it can cause severe pain that requires emergency surgery.
Treatment approachIn case of torsion it is removed by emergency surgery.
Read moreA fibroid that breaks off the uterus, falls into the abdomen and grows by feeding on neighbouring organs; it can be mistaken for a tumour.
Treatment approachDiagnosed by an experienced specialist with ultrasound and removed surgically.
Read moreA pedunculated submucosal fibroid that passes through the cervix into the vagina. It causes heavy bleeding and pain; the most feared risk is infection.
Treatment approachRemoved through the vagina, without an incision in the abdominal wall.
Read moreFind out in 5 short questions which symptoms you should watch for regarding fibroids.
Do you experience heavy or prolonged (more than 7 days) bleeding during your period?
Do you often feel pressure or pain in your pelvic area?
Do you have complaints such as frequent urination or constipation?
Is there a history of fibroids in your family (mother, sister)?
Are you over 35 years of age?
a clinic specialising in laparoscopic and robotic fibroid surgery, with years of experience.
A minimally invasive, incision-free method that shrinks fibroid tissue with heat.
The definitive treatment of fibroids is surgical removal. The method used varies according to the uterine layer involved and the size of the fibroid.
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Fibroids that cause no complaints do not need to be treated; regular follow-up is sufficient.
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Fibroids are benign tumours that originate from the muscle layer of the uterus. They are the most common uterine tumour among women.
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