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Myomectomy

Last Updated on Jun 26, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for myomectomy?

General Physician or Gynecologist must be first consulted for female health related problems. Depending on the symptoms, the medical specialist or surgeon should be consulted for the treatment options.

2. Can fibroids grow back after myomectomy?

Yes, fibroids can grow back after myomectomy and repeat surgery may be required.

3. Is myomectomy a major surgery?

Open myomectomy or abdominal myomectomy is a major surgical procedure.

4. How long does it take to recover from fibroid surgery?

The recovery time depends on the type of surgery. Laparoscopic surgery would need one to two weeks and laparotomy may need four to six weeks

5. What is difference between myomectomy and hysterectomy?

In Hysterectomy, the entire uterus is removed, whereas, in Myomectomy, only the fibroids are removed and the uterus remains intact.

6. What causes fibroid tumors?

The exact cause is not known, it is believed that these tumors develop from an abnormal muscle cell in the uterus, which multiples rapidly due to estrogen.

7. Is it safe to become pregnant following myomectomy operation?

Yes. In fact myomectomy operation which preserves the uterus is preferred in women wishing to have children in future. However you may be advised to deliver by elective Caesarean section to avoid rupture of the uterine scar during labor.

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