Dealing with pelvic pain or heavy periods can disrupt your daily life. If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in the uterus, you might feel overwhelmed by your treatment options.
Fortunately, surgery is no longer your only path to relief.
At Dunwoody OBGYN in Dunwoody, Georgia, Alvin L. Sermons, MD, and our dedicated team provide compassionate care for women facing gynecological issues. We specialize in helping you find the least invasive treatment that fits your health goals and lifestyle.
Uterine fibroids are common, especially as women age. Research shows that by age 50, about 70% of White women and over 80% of Black women in the United States will develop these growths.
While some fibroids cause no symptoms, others lead to severe pain, pressure, and heavy bleeding.
Many women believe that removing the entire uterus is the only permanent solution for painful fibroids.
However, a survey by the Society of Interventional Radiology showed that more than half of diagnosed women are only offered a hysterectomy, despite the availability of highly effective, uterus-sparing alternatives.
We believe you deserve to know all your options before deciding. Minimally invasive procedures allow us to target or remove fibroids while preserving your uterus, which is especially important if you plan to have children in the future.
Today's medical advancements let us treat fibroids with smaller incisions, less pain, and much faster recovery times. Depending on the size and location of your fibroids, we can recommend several modern approaches.
One common option is laparoscopic myomectomy, where we remove the fibroids through tiny abdominal incisions.
For women who want to preserve their ability to have children, this approach is highly successful.
In fact, women actively trying to conceive after this procedure experience pregnancy success rates between 50% and 80%, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Other advanced treatments include uterine artery embolization, which blocks the blood supply to the fibroids so they shrink over time. We work closely with you to evaluate your symptoms and help you choose the path that aligns with your personal health goals.
The right treatment depends on several factors, including the size, number, and location of your fibroids, as well as your desire for future pregnancies. During your consultation, we'll perform an evaluation to see if you're a good candidate for a minimally invasive procedure.
You don't have to live with the disruptive symptoms of uterine fibroids. Our team is here to guide you toward a treatment plan that helps you feel like yourself again. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation at our Dunwoody office.
