What are the available treatments for fibroids and do all fibroids require surgery?

Fibroids can be managed with medicinal and surgical treatments depending on the diagnosis and the doctor’s analysis. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Hormonal Therapy are medicinal treatments for fibroids, while surgical procedures include Laparoscopy, Myomectomy, Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE), and MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS).

Not all fibroids require treatment. Small, asymptomatic fibroids often only need regular monitoring.

Surgical intervention (laparoscopy) is necessary when symptoms are severe, such as fibroid degeneration, suspicion of cancer, excessive menstrual bleeding, recurrent abortions, organ obstruction and compression, and other severe conditions.