Uterine fibroids are noncancerous (benign) growths in or around the uterus. Fibroids are common and usually occur between the ages of 30 and 40. Signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids can include heavy or painful menstrual bleeding, a sensation of pelvic pressure or fullness, compression of the bladder or bowels, and difficulty with fertility.
In many situations, fibroids don’t require treatment. For those who have troublesome symptoms, effective treatment options are available. Medications may be helpful to improve heavy bleeding, and nonsurgical approaches can decrease bleeding and shrink fibroids. Surgical therapy to remove the fibroids is sometimes the best option. Fibroids can be located in different parts of the uterus, and the approach to treatment may vary depending on their size and location and your treatment goals.
The Fibroid Clinic team members include minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons, reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists, and a nutritionist along with dedicated nursing team ready to assist you with all your needs.
At your visit, you’ll talk with your doctor, who will review your initial test results and might suggest additional tests to better understand your case and offer you a tailored treatment to your case and to your needs.
The Fibroid Clinic at Jumeirah American Clinic, offers a full range of noninvasive and minimally invasive treatment options for fibroids. In addition, its staff members are equipped to address serious or complex medical needs.
You may benefit from nonsurgical approaches to manage fibroid symptoms, such as drugs to reduce the amount of blood flow during periods, injections to shrink fibroids or medications to control pain. You might also benefit from radiologic procedures to treat fibroids, such as uterine artery embolization or focused ultrasound surgery. Talk with your doctor about the benefits of each of these approaches and possible side effects.
Together, you and your doctor will look at the range of treatment options, including innovative minimally invasive surgical approaches. Then once all your questions are answered, you and your Fibroid Clinic care team develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals.
If surgery is the best option for you, you’ll consult with a surgeon with advanced training in the surgical care of the female reproductive system (gynecologic surgeon). The clinic’s surgeons are experts in the most advanced treatment options, including:
At Jumeirah American Clinic you will also find a team of Reproductive medicine specialists and consultants who will be closely working with our team of surgeons to offer you the best treatment to achieve your motherhood goals.
