Fibroid Surgery vs Other Options: How to Decide
Short answer: Before uterine fibroid surgery, less invasive options are usually considered: medication, embolization or hysterectomy, depending on the case and whether you wish to preserve fertility. The final decision is made by the specialist based on your case.
Are there alternatives to uterine fibroid surgery? Sometimes there are.
Options
Medication, embolization or hysterectomy, depending on the case and whether you wish to preserve fertility.
When surgery is preferred
When symptoms persist, there is risk, or conservative options fail. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.