Treatment For Uterine Fibroids
Treatment for uterine fibroids can be different depending on the number, size, and location of the fibroids in each case. Moreover, the severity and diversity of the symptoms arising due to uterine fibroids also play a huge role in devising a treatment plan for a patient. If a patient is not experiencing any symptoms then she might not need any treatment. It is also a possibility that some women with smaller fibroids do not experience any symptoms at all. Therefore, the doctors leave the small fibroids alone and do not treat them. However, the doctors do monitor your fibroids closely over time but there is no need of immediate action.
Periodic pelvis ultrasounds and examination may be a requirement by your healthcare provider depending on the symptoms or size of your fibroids. If a patient is experiencing symptoms like moderate to severe pain, anemia due to excessive bleeding, urinary tract issues, bowel problems, or infertility issues then treatment is important to relieve the condition. The treatment plan will depend on certain factors like the size of fibroids, the number of fibroids, the location of fibroids, symptoms a person is experiencing, the desire for pregnancy, and the desire for uterine preservation.
The ideal treatment option for a patient will also depend on her future fertility goals. Some treatment options might not be suitable for a patient who wants to carry a child in future. Talking to your healthcare team about your through on fertility and future goals while discussing treatment options is very important. Treatment options for uterine fibroids patients include the following:
Medications
Iron supplements
Some women might suffer from anemia due to the excessive, prolonged, and heavy menstrual bleeding in the condition of uterine fibroids. The doctor will therefore suggest the patient to take iron supplements to improve the low blood count and overcome the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness, lightheadedness, and pale skin.