04/08/2026
Fibroids can range from tiny growths that cause little to no symptoms, to much larger fibroids that can significantly affect the uterus and surrounding organs. Their size, number, location and relationship with surrounding structures all influence how they’re managed.
Treatment may include hormonal medication to help manage symptoms or control bleeding, uterine artery embolisation (UAE), a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the blood supply to the fibroid so that it shrinks, or surgical removal.
When surgery is appropriate, fibroids may sometimes be removed through laparoscopy (keyhole surgery), where small incisions are used to access and remove the fibroids. In other cases, a different surgical approach may be necessary depending on the size, number and location of the fibroids.
Every uterus is different, every fibroid presents differently, and some cases require careful dissection and a slower, more meticulous approach to remove the fibroids safely while protecting the surrounding tissue.
That’s why fibroid treatment isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach. What may be relatively straightforward for one patient can be considerably more complex for another.
Most importantly, don’t wait until your symptoms become unbearable. The earlier fibroids are identified and properly assessed, the more options there may be to manage them appropriately
Your fibroids are unique. Your treatment plan should be too.