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Uterine fibroid surgery

Am I a Candidate for Uterine Fibroid Surgery?

Short answer: Candidates are usually: people with symptomatic fibroids (bleeding, pain, pressure) who wish to preserve the uterus. The gynecologist decides. Final candidacy is decided by the surgeon after an evaluation with tests.

Am I a candidate for uterine fibroid surgery?

Usual indications

Symptomatic fibroids (bleeding, pain, pressure) when you wish to preserve the uterus. The gynecologist decides.

The evaluation

It includes your medical history and tests; sometimes imaging. It does not depend only on what the patient wants.

Frequently asked questions

Are there alternatives before surgery?

Medication, embolization or hysterectomy, depending on the case and whether you wish to preserve fertility.

Does age matter?

Your overall health is considered more than age alone.