International Journal of Contemporary Surgery
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Recent Trends in Management of Uterine Fibroids

  • Author:
  • Rukma Idnani1, Priyanka Garg2
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 9 to 12

1Principal cum Professor, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciemces, Hapur

2Lecturer, Department of Obst. & Gynae, L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut

Online published on 24 April, 2013.

Abstract

To review the current treatment approaches for management of women with uterine myomas.

Literature review of articles pertaining to uterine myomas.

Many advances have been made in the management of uterine myomas. Watchful waiting; Medical therapy; Minimal invasive techniques like uterine artery embolization or occlusion; and focused ultrasound are now available. Apart from that hysteroscopic, laparoscopic or abdominal myomectomy; abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomy can be performed.

Management of uterine myomas involves a basket of diagnostic and treatment approaches. A judicious approach is required on behalf of patient and doctor for an effective outcome.

Keywords

Uterine Myomas, Gnrh Agonists, Gnrh Antagonists, Uterine Artery Embolization Or Occlusion, Myolysis, Mrg FUS, Myomectomy