If you’re experiencing heavy, prolonged periods, pelvic pressure, difficulties conceiving, or miscarriages, you may have uterine fibroids. While fibroids aren’t cancerous, they can significantly affect your quality of life.
Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas or myomas) are benign (non-cancerous) growths in or around the uterus. They can vary in size and number. Some women have a single large fibroid, while others may have multiple smaller ones.
Depending on their location, fibroids may affect:
Many women don’t realise that fibroids are behind the symptoms they’ve been living with for years. If any of the following sounds familiar, it’s worth being assessed:
Diagnostic investigations may include:
Not all fibroids require surgery. Treatment options depend on your symptoms, life stage, and future fertility goals. Options include:
Dr Tan has advanced training in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, with experience in keyhole fibroid surgery for less pain and quicker recovery. For fibroids inside the uterus, hysteroscopic fibroid removal may also be an option. If you are planning a pregnancy, Dr Tan will discuss the potential impact of surgery and ways to minimise risks.
Dr I-Ferne Tan is a Sydney-based gynaecologist with expertise in managing uterine disorders such as fibroids with an evidence based, yet patient centred approach. She has postgraduate fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery for fibroid, laparoscopic myomectomy (keyhole surgery), for faster recovery and less pain. She takes a personalised approach to care, focusing on techniques that preserve fertility and support your overall wellbeing.
