Uterine fibroids
- Treat only symptomatic fibroids
- NSAID/tranexamic acid reduce bleeding symptoms
- Hormonal contraception/LNG-IUD can control bleeding
- GnRH agonist/antagonist shrinks/suppresses fibroid symptoms
- Myomectomy preserves fertility; hysterectomy is definitive
- Uterine-artery procedures are additional options
Use at a glance
- Treat only symptomatic fibroids
Practical pearls
- NSAID/tranexamic acid reduce bleeding symptoms
- Hormonal contraception/LNG-IUD can control bleeding
Other practical pearls
- GnRH agonist/antagonist shrinks/suppresses fibroid symptoms
Clinical pearls
- Myomectomy preserves fertility; hysterectomy is definitive
- Uterine-artery procedures are additional options
Self-check
- Which fibroids require treatment?
Symptomatic fibroids. - Which fibroid operation preserves fertility?
Myomectomy.
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