Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids—Finding What Works for You

Here’s where empowerment really comes in: you have options when it comes to treating fibroids. There’s no one-size-fits-all, and the best treatment depends on your symptoms, your goals (fertility, comfort, lifestyle), and the size and location of the fibroids.

Watchful Waiting

If your fibroids aren’t causing symptoms, sometimes the best approach is simply monitoring them with regular checkups.

Medications

• Hormonal birth control: Can help control heavy bleeding and pain.

• GnRH agonists/antagonists: Temporarily shrink fibroids but not a long-term fix.

• Tranexamic acid & NSAIDs: Help manage heavy bleeding and pain.

Non-Surgical Procedures

• Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): Minimally invasive, shrinks fibroids by cutting off their blood supply.

• Radiofrequency ablation: Uses heat to destroy fibroid tissue.

Surgical Options

• Myomectomy: Surgical removal of fibroids, preserving the uterus (often for women who want future pregnancies).

• Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus—definitive, but only for women who are certain they don’t want future fertility.

Complementary Approaches

While herbal supplements and “natural cures” flood the internet, be cautious. Always talk with your doctor before trying alternative therapies. Some can complement medical treatments, but others can interfere with them.

The Empowerment Piece

The most important thing? You get to choose what’s best for you. Don’t let anyone dismiss your symptoms or push you into a treatment that doesn’t align with your goals.

Takeaway: Fibroid treatment isn’t about “toughing it out.” It’s about creating a care plan that matches your needs and puts you back in control.

TRUSTED RESOURCES ABOUT FIBROIDS:

1. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office on Women’s Health

Website: womenshealth.gov/fibroids

Why it's reliable: Government-backed, evidence-based, and reviewed by medical experts. Offers clear explanations, symptoms, treatments, and FAQs.

2. Mayo Clinic

Website: mayoclinic.org

Why it's reliable: Trusted medical institution. Offers in-depth, medically reviewed information on fibroids including causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

3. The Fibroid Foundation

Website: fibroidfoundation.org Instagram: @fibroidfoundation

Why it's reliable: Patient-centered nonprofit with expert advisors. Shares both scientific info and patient experiences. Active advocacy organization.

4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Website: acog.org

Why it's reliable: Professional organization for OB-GYNs. Provides clinical guidance and educational material reviewed by physicians.

5. Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI)

Website: bwhi.org Instagram: @blkwomenshealth

Why it's reliable: Focuses on the health of Black women, who are disproportionately affected by fibroids. Offers culturally relevant, fact-based content and advocacy.

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