Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center’s recent article highlighting the various non-hysterectomy treatment options for uterine fibroids was published on Huffingtonpost.ca on July 18th, 2015.
QUESTION: I have been diagnosed with two huge uterine fibroids. They have caused me a great deal of discomfort. A gynecologist has recommended that I should have a hysterectomy — an operation that would remove my uterus. Are there any other treatments that would permit me to keep my uterus?
ANSWER: There are numerous treatments for fibroids — and some of them may be appropriate for you. So, you are certainly prudent to consider other options…