In cases where invasive treatments for myomatous wombs are needed, the following treatments can be chosen:
- Embolization of the uterine arteries
- It consists of introducing particles through these arteries so that blood stops reaching the fibroid. In this way, it will reduce its size or even disappear.
- Myomectomy
- consists of removing the fibroids. It is usually performed by hysteroscopy or laparoscopy.
- Hysterectomy
- consists of removing the uterus. It's the last option.
Read the full article on: What Are Uterine Fibroids? – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment ( 73).
By Carmen Ochoa Marieta M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), inviTRA Staff, Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 01/16/2020
