UPMC Magee-Womens Fibroid Center in Central Pa.

Pain, discomfort, or other symptoms from uterine fibroids can sideline you. They also affect your physical and emotional well-being.

UPMC Magee-Womens Fibroid Treatment Center in central Pa. provides expert care tailored to you. We offer the latest medical and surgical fibroid treatments to help improve your quality of life.

Call us to learn more or make an appointment at 717-988-8170.

What Are Fibroids?

Fibroids are noncancerous growths that form in the uterus. They're most common during your childbearing years.

They rarely turn into cancer and do not increase your risk of cancer.

Many women don't know they have fibroids unless they grow and cause:

Pain.
Changes to their periods.
Other symptoms.

Our experts can diagnose fibroids through a pelvic exam and minimally-invasive imaging.

How Do You Treat Fibroids?

If fibroids have mild or no symptoms, your doctor might suggest careful watching and waiting to see if symptoms worsen. But if you need treatment, rest assured there are many good options.

These might include:

Medicines.
Ultrasound.
Surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fibroids

How can I treat my fibroids at home?

There are no natural home remedies to cure fibroids.

Your doctor might suggest medicine, such as:

Pain relievers like ibuprofen.
Birth control pills.
Other drugs to help relieve fibroid symptoms.

What's the fastest way to cure fibroids?

Removing your uterus with a hysterectomy is the only cure for fibroids. This affects fertility, so it's not an option for everyone.

With a minimally invasive hysterectomy, most women can go home the same day. The surgery takes about two hours and needs two to three weeks of recovery.

Can you get rid of fibroids without surgery?

Certain medicines or treatments like embolization can shrink fibroids. But they may grow back.

A myomectomy is an outpatient treatment to remove fibroids, but new ones might form.

Once you go through menopause and estrogen levels drop, fibroids will shrink and not grow back.

What size fibroids need surgery?

Larger fibroids don't always need surgery if your symptoms aren't severe.

Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and ask about treatment options.

Why Choose UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. for Fibroid Care?

The doctors and staff at the UPMC Magee-Womens Fibroid Center in central Pa.:

Take a team approach to your care. Our nationally renowned doctors work with you each step of the way. We focus on your health needs and tailor care plans to meet them.
Have advanced training and extensive knowledge in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Our doctors are all fellows of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).
Help women learn about fibroid treatment options through knowledge. We offer educational resources, support groups, and more.
Lead research studies to find new treatments for fibroids.

Make an Appointment for Fibroid Treatment in Central Pa.

To learn more or schedule a visit with a UPMC Magee-Womens fibroid expert, call 717-988-8170.

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