Fibroid Treatment in Indore: Options With and Without Surgery

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the muscle of the womb. They are very common, and many women have them without any symptoms. When fibroids cause heavy bleeding, pain, pressure or fertility problems, effective treatments are available, many of which preserve the uterus. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, fibroid treatment is tailored to your symptoms, fibroid size and location, age and pregnancy plans.

Symptoms of Fibroids

• Heavy or prolonged periods, sometimes with clots
• Anaemia, tiredness and breathlessness from blood loss
• Pelvic pain or pressure, bloating or a lump in the lower abdomen
• Frequent urination or constipation
• Pain during intercourse
• Difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriage (especially with fibroids inside the cavity)

Types of Fibroids

• Submucosal – bulge into the uterine cavity; often cause heavy bleeding and fertility problems
• Intramural – within the muscle wall; the most common
• Subserosal – on the outer surface; may cause pressure symptoms
• Pedunculated – attached by a stalk

Location matters more than size for symptoms and treatment choice.

Diagnosis

A pelvic examination and ultrasound (abdominal and transvaginal) confirm most fibroids. MRI may be used before complex surgery. Blood tests check for anaemia. Hysteroscopy can assess fibroids inside the cavity.

Treatment Options

Watchful waiting

Small fibroids without symptoms often need only periodic check-ups. Fibroids usually shrink after menopause.

Medicines

• Tranexamic acid and anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce bleeding and pain
• Hormonal treatments, including the hormonal IUD (LNG-IUS) for some women
• Short-term medicines to shrink fibroids before surgery or to correct anaemia

Surgery

• Hysteroscopic myomectomy for submucosal fibroids, through the vagina without cuts
• Laparoscopic myomectomy for most intramural and subserosal fibroids, preserving the uterus
• Hysterectomy (laparoscopic or vNOTES) for women who have completed their family and have severe symptoms
• Uterine artery embolisation is another option for some women; we can discuss referral

Fibroids and Pregnancy

Many women with fibroids have normal pregnancies. Fibroids that distort the cavity may reduce the chance of conception and increase miscarriage risk, and removing them can help. If you are planning pregnancy or IVF, your surgeon and fertility specialist will plan together. After myomectomy, a gap of a few months before conceiving is usually advised, and a caesarean may be recommended in some cases.

Why Treat Fibroids at Asian Navkar Hospital

Our gynaecological surgeons, led by Dr. Atishay Jain, perform uterus-preserving laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, and the hospital's fertility and maternity teams support women who plan pregnancy afterwards.

Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore

• Gynaecology, laparoscopic surgery, fertility and maternity under one roof, so treatment plans consider your future pregnancy plans.
• Advanced laparoscopic and minimal-access surgery led by an internationally trained gynae-laparoscopic surgeon.
• Private, unhurried consultations with women doctors available on request.
• 24x7 pharmacy, laboratory and emergency services at the Scheme No. 94 campus.

Related Services

• 3D Laparoscopic Surgery in Indore for Gynaecological Conditions
• Irregular Periods Treatment in Indore
• vNOTES Surgery in Indore
• Fertility Centre in Indore
• Women's Health Clinic in Indore

Medical References

• NHS - Fibroids
• NHS - Heavy periods
• NHS - Hysterectomy
• NHS - Laparoscopy

This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.