Methodist Offers Advanced Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (also called myomas or leiyomas) are non-cancerous growths in or on the walls of the uterus that some women experience during their childbearing years. Seventy-five percent of women will develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. They are usually discovered during a pelvic examination or prenatal ultrasound test.
“Uterine fibroids rarely cause any symptoms and seldom require treatment,” said Michael Lewis, M.D., director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at NY Methodist Hospital (NYM). “However, some women may find that uterine fibroids significantly impact their quality of life by causing heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, or constipation.”
For women with discomfort or troublesome symptoms associated with uterine fibroids, NYM offers several surgical and non-surgical treatment options.