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1BChapter 2 – All About Uterine fibroids
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Watchful Waiting
The most common treatment offered for women who are in their childbearing
years is to be re-examined in one to three months while waiting and watching
to see if the uterine fibroid has changed in size or if some symptoms start to
manifest. Note that this treatment will be offered only if you have no
symptoms initially.
Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills will typically be offered to women who frequently develop
cysts or if their cysts have failed to dissolve within the three months of
watchful waiting. The purpose of the pills is to prevent ovulation. Not only do
birth control pills fail to treat the root cause of uterine fibroids but the intake of
birth control pills can often worsen your uterine fibroid condition and carries an
array of side effects.
What Drug Treatment Options Are Available for
Treating Fibroids?
While some women may shy away from taking ongoing drugs to help control
their fibroids; others would rather try medications for treatment than a more
invasive option like surgery. Regardless of where you stand on the drug
therapy issue, it is important to know what pharmaceutical options are
available to help you make the best treatment choices for yourself.
The most important thing to remember when considering using drugs to treat
your fibroid symptoms is that not every woman responds to medication and
some drugs can actually elicit new symptoms. Still, a large number of women
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