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ADVANTAGES |
DISADVANTAGES |
Hysterectomy |
Definitive Procedure. Uterus and fibroids removed. |
Invasive. Loss of childbearing capability. |
Myomectomy |
Less Invasive than hysterectomy. Maintains childbearing capability. |
Associated with increased risk of blood loss and post-operative morbidity. 25% require repeat surgery. |
Hormonal Therapy |
Does not require surgery. Dramatic short-term reduction of symptoms.
Maintains childbearing capability. |
Osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, amenorrhea. Re-growth of fibroids and recurrence of symptoms after stopping treatment.
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization |
Does not require surgery. Extremely high success rate for reduction of symptoms.
Maintains childbearing capability. |
Long-term impact on fertility not known. Post-op pain, nausea. 10% require surgery. |
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