Table 2.

Key points for uterine fibroma treatment.

1. Treatment options for uterine fibroids include medicamentous, interventional radiology and surgical options. Generally, it is suggested that treatment of fibroids begins with medicamentous and minimally invasive treatments before surgery. However, surgery (myomectomy or hysterectomy, open or endoscopic) is the most common treatment as medicamentous treatment is restricted and used only short-term while other minimally invasive techniques are not recommended if future pregnancy is desired.

2. Decisions about uterine fibroma treatment must balance the risks and benefits and should be individually based on patients’ medical conditions, symptoms and wishes. Decision should be made between the patient and her obstetrician–gynecologist as well as other health care professionals.