WHAT IS MYOMECTOMY
myomectomy is a type of surgery used to remove uterine fibroids. Your doctor might recommend this surgery if your fibroids are causing symptoms such as:
-pelvic pains (abdominal pains)
-heavy periods
-irregular bleeding
frequent urination
A myomectomy can be done one of two(2) ways
- Abdominal myomectomy lets your surgeon removes your fibroids through an open surgical cut in your lower belly
before surgery
fabroid removed
after surgery
- Laparoscopic myomectomy allows your surgeon to remove your fibroids through several small incisions. this is done robotically. it's less invasive and recovery is faster than with abdominal myomectomy
HOW WILL MYOMECTOMY EFFECT FUTURE PREGNANCY?
Your likelihood of pregnancy depends on the type and number of fibroids you have. Women who have more than six fibroids removed are less likely to get pregnant than those who have fewer fibroids removed. because this procedure can weaken your uterus there is a chance that your uterus could tear as your pregnancy progresses or during labour. Your doctor will likely recommend that you have a cesarean delivery to prevent this complication. They may recommend scheduling this shortly before your actual due date
WHAT TO EXPECT
if you have uterine fibroids that are causing symptoms, myomectomy can be used to remove them and relieves your symptoms. The type of myomectomy procedure you have depends on the size of your fibroids and where they're located.
talk with your doctor to find out if this surgery's right for you. Make sure you understand all the possible benefits and risks before you decide to go ahead with the procedure
there are risk following this procedure, but they can be managed well by
communicating with your doctor. You should notify your doctor if you've had a myomectomy prior to becoming pregnant. they will be important in terms of when and how you deliver, which is generally recommended as a cesarean section, to avoid having your uterus labour. Because your uterus has been operating on, there is some weakness in the uterine muscle. You should let your doctor know if you have uterine pain or vaginal bleeding while pregnant, as this could be a sign of uterine rupture
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