What is the treatment of fibroids.

Fibroids are localised collections of normal muscle tissue present in the uterus. They are not a form of cancer. Fibroids may vary in size form very small to very large. The smaller fibroids may not cause any symptoms and are only detected during examination for something else, for example while doing an ultrasound examination for pregnancy. Larger fibroids may cause symptoms ranging from menstrual disturbances, pain, or a lump in the lower abdomen. Small fibroids may not require any treatment. The larger ones will require surgery. Surgery may be in the form of removal of the fibroid or in severe cases removal of the uterus itself. There are different techniques for removal of fibroids and the appropriate technique will have to be decided in consultation with your doctor.