Myomas are usually benign tumors that originate from the muscle layer of the uterus. Myomas can be seen in about 70-80% of women and most of the time they do not give symptoms. But in some cases, myomas can cause menstrual pain, irregular menstruation, painful sexual intercourse, and even infertility.
It is not known exactly why myomas form. However, factors such as hormone imbalance, genetic factors and other health problems are thought to play a role. Myomas become more common, especially after the age of 30, and they usually shrink after menopause.
Treatment Methods
The treatment of myomas may vary depending on the patient’s symptoms, the size, number and location of the myoma. If they do not give symptoms or are small in size, they usually do not require treatment and are kept under regular follow-up. However, if the symptoms are uncomfortable, the size and location of myomas affect the intrauterine cavity, or reduce the patient’s chances of conception, treatment is recommended.
There are various options available for the treatment of myomas. These include drug therapy, surgical intervention and minimally invasive procedures such as radiofrequency ablation. Drug therapy can be used to stop the growth of myomas or relieve symptoms. Surgical intervention is procedures such as hysteroscopy or myomectomy performed to remove myomas. Radiofrequency ablation, on the other hand, is a procedure that helps to shrink or destroy myomas using radiofrequency energy.
If myomas do not cause symptoms and do not reduce the patient’s chances of conception, treatment may not be needed. However, if the symptoms are uncomfortable or myomas reach a size that may harm the patient’s health, treatment is recommended. By talking to your doctor about your symptoms and condition, you can determine the treatment option that is most suitable for you.
Myomas are usually benign tumors that originate from the muscle layer of the uterus. If they do not give symptoms, they are left under regular follow-up. However, if the symptoms are uncomfortable or myomas reach a size that may harm the patient’s health, treatment is recommended. Treatment options include drug therapy, surgical intervention, and minimally invasive procedures such as radiofrequency ablation. Which treatment method will be used is determined depending on factors such as the patient’s symptoms, the size, number and location of myomas.
Drug therapy can be used to stop the growth of myomas or relieve symptoms. This treatment is performed using drugs such as hormonal drugs or GnRH agonists. Hormonal drugs slow the growth of myomas by regulating estrogen and progesterone levels. GnRH agonists, on the other hand, reduce the release of gonadotropin hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, reducing estrogen levels and helping to shrink myomas.
Surgical Intervention
Surgical intervention is procedures such as hysteroscopy or myomectomy performed to remove myomas. Hysteroscopy is a method used for imaging and removal of myomas in the uterus. Myomectomy, on the other hand, is a procedure involving the surgical removal of myomas. This procedure can be performed using open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, or robotic surgery methods.
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that helps to shrink or destroy myomas using radiofrequency energy. This procedure is an effective option, especially for small myomas, and is less invasive than surgical procedures.
As a result, myomas usually do not cause symptoms, but treatment is recommended if the symptoms are uncomfortable or if the myomas reach a size that may harm the patient’s health. Treatment options include drug therapy, surgical intervention, and minimally invasive procedures such as radiofrequency ablation. Which treatment method will be used is determined depending on factors such as the patient’s symptoms, the size, number and location of myomas. By talking to your doctor about your symptoms and condition, you can determine the treatment option that is most suitable for you.
