It’s true that surgically removing the uterus (hysterectomy) remains the only proven permanent way to prevent myoma. However, it is just one of the ways to manage myoma.
In fact, we can say that this is usually the last resort, since surgically removing the uterus means the woman can no longer bear a child.
Instead of surgically removing a part of or the entire uterus, doctors may recommend any of the following treatment options:
Medications
To shrink the tumor, a doctor may give you medications that block the production of reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Blocking the production of these sex hormones can stop tumor growth. Likewise, myoma treatment without surgery also involves drugs that ease symptoms such as cramps and heavy bleeding.
MRI-guided ultrasound surgery procedure
Another one of the ways to manage myoma is MRI-guided, combined with ultrasound non-invasive type of surgery. During this procedure, the patient lies down inside the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. While lying down, the MRI machine produces images that pinpoint the exact location of the myoma. Once the doctor determines the tumor’s exact location, he will direct focused ultrasound waves directly to the growth to heat and shrink it.
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