Symptoms and signs
- Heavy or long periods
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Frequent urination or constipation
- A feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen
- Tiredness or breathlessness from low blood levels
See a doctor urgently if
- Very heavy bleeding, dizziness, fainting or severe pain needs emergency care
- Bleeding after menopause should be checked by a doctor
- Sudden severe pelvic pain needs urgent review
If you have a medical emergency, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. Do not wait for an enquiry reply.
Causes and risk factors
- Hormones, particularly oestrogen
- Family history
- Age, usually during the reproductive years
- Some lifestyle and health factors
How a doctor assesses it
A doctor asks about your periods and symptoms and examines you. An ultrasound shows the size and position of fibroids, and an MRI or other tests may be advised. Blood tests check for anaemia.
Who may need it
Treatment is considered when fibroids cause troublesome symptoms, affect fertility or grow quickly. The gynaecologist decides with you, taking account of your age and wish for pregnancy.
Treatment options
Watchful waiting
Fibroids that cause no problems are often monitored, and many shrink after menopause.
Medicines
A doctor may advise medicines to reduce bleeding or shrink fibroids for a period. Do not start any medicine without advice.
Myomectomy
The fibroids are removed while the uterus is kept. It suits those who wish to keep the uterus or fertility.
Embolisation or hysterectomy
Uterine artery embolisation shrinks fibroids by blocking their blood supply, while hysterectomy removes the uterus. Suitability depends on the case.
What the procedure involves
Myomectomy may be done by keyhole, hysteroscopic or open surgery under anaesthesia, depending on the size and position of the fibroids. The surgeon removes the fibroids and repairs the uterus.
You stay in hospital for a period decided by your surgeon and get advice on activity and follow-up.
Recovery
- Pain and tiredness for a period
- Gradual return to daily activity as advised
- Heavy lifting is avoided for the period advised
- Follow-up visits and scans if advised
- Report heavy bleeding, fever or worsening pain
Everyone heals differently. Follow your own surgeon's instructions.
Risks
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scar tissue
- Fibroids returning, particularly after myomectomy
- Injury to nearby organs
- Effects on future pregnancy, which your doctor will explain
- Risks linked to anaesthesia
Your surgeon will explain which risks matter most for you. No result can be guaranteed.
Cost and payment
The cost of uterine fibroids treatment depends on your case and cannot be fixed without a medical assessment. These are the main things that change it:
- The method used
- Scans such as ultrasound or MRI
- Length of hospital stay
- The hospital or day-care centre and the room type
- The surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees
- Tests and scans before surgery
- Medicines, dressings and follow-up visits
- Whether you pay in cash, use EMI or claim insurance
Our team explains your options for cash, EMI and insurance, helps you compare packages and handles insurance paperwork. Try the EMI calculator to plan your payments. Insurance cover depends on your policy and insurer, and approval cannot be promised.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Do my fibroids need treatment?
- Which option protects my fertility?
- What are the risks of each procedure?
- Can fibroids come back?
- Who will perform my procedure, and how often have they done it?
- What are the risks for me and how are complications handled?
- What is the full cost, in writing, and what does it include?
Check that any doctor is registered, for example on the National Medical Commission register or with the state medical council.
Our step-by-step support
From your first call to your follow-up visits, our team stays with you:
- Our team connects with you. We call you, listen to your concern and understand the exact problem.
- We find the right hospital and doctor. Based on your treatment, we help you shortlist a suitable doctor and hospital.
- Package, cash, EMI or insurance. We explain the package and help you choose between cash, EMI and insurance.
- Doctor consultation arranged. We book your consultation with the doctor and share what to bring.
- Surgery is planned. If surgery is advised, we help plan the date and the steps before it.
- Cab booked for you. We arrange a cab for your hospital visit.
- Papers checked before treatment. We check your documents and reports so nothing is missed on the day.
- Insurance filing handled. We help fill in and follow up your insurance paperwork.
- Care from admission to discharge. We stay in touch through admission, surgery and discharge.
- Free follow-ups and diet plans. After surgery, you get free follow-up consultations and diet plans.
Frequently asked questions
Are fibroids cancer?
Fibroids are almost always non-cancerous. A doctor checks anything unusual.
Do all fibroids need surgery?
No. Many need no treatment or can be managed with medicines.
Can I get pregnant after myomectomy?
Many do, but it depends on the case. Your doctor will explain what to expect.
Can fibroids come back?
Yes. They can return after myomectomy. Your doctor can explain your chance.
Can you help with insurance and EMI?
Yes. Our team explains cash, EMI and insurance options and helps with the paperwork. Insurance cover depends on your policy and insurer, and approval cannot be promised.
How do I book a free consultation?
Call or WhatsApp +91 96255 29133, or fill in the form on this page. Our team will contact you the way you choose.
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Read the guidePlease note: This page is general information, not medical advice. Results vary and cannot be guaranteed. A qualified doctor must assess you before any treatment.