Fibroid Treatment

At Yunella Women's Health in the Mid City West area of Los Angeles, California, skilled OB/GYN David Kim, MD, PhD, offers fibroid treatment to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms like pelvic pain and bloating. He tailors treatments to your needs and goals and helps improve your quality of life. Call Yunella Women’s Health or schedule an appointment online to learn more about fibroid treatment today.

What are fibroids?

Fibroids are growths that can form in or on the uterus. They’re noncancerous and quite common, especially in women of reproductive age.

Some people have fibroids and don’t even know it because they don’t cause any symptoms. But for others, fibroids can lead to:

• Heavy or long-lasting periods
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen
• Frequent trips to the bathroom
• Fertility challenges

Fibroids can vary a lot in terms of size, number, and location, and those differences often determine whether or not you’ll need treatment.

What is fibroid treatment?

Fibroid treatment at Yunella Women’s Health includes a range of medical or surgical options to manage fibroids and their symptoms. Dr. Kim personalizes your treatment based on the severity of your symptoms, the size and location of the fibroids, and your individual health goals, such as preserving fertility.

Your treatment options may include medications to help manage heavy bleeding and pain, and minimally invasive procedures that shrink or remove fibroids without large incisions.

Dr. Kim can discuss your surgical options for complex cases. These include myomectomy (fibroid removal) or hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).

What can I expect during fibroid treatment?

The details of your treatment depend on the approach you want to take.

If you’re taking medication, Dr. Kim might prescribe hormone therapy or other medicines to help manage symptoms over time.

Minimally invasive procedures, such as uterine artery embolization or laparoscopy, are usually outpatient treatments. That means smaller incisions, less downtime, and a quicker recovery.

In more advanced cases, Dr. Kim may recommend surgery to provide long-term relief.

What can I expect after fibroid treatment?

After fibroid treatment, Dr. Kim speeds your recovery as much as possible. With medications, you may notice gradual symptom relief and Dr. Kim will help track your progress and monitor your condition.

After minimally invasive procedures, many people return to their usual routines within a few days to a couple of weeks. For major surgeries like a hysterectomy, recovery may take several weeks, but the symptom relief can be life-changing.

No matter which route you take, Dr. Kim will schedule follow-up visits and adjust your care plan as needed.

Call the Yunella Women’s Health office today or use the online booking feature to schedule a fibroid evaluation with Dr. Kim.