Fibroid Recurrence After Myomectomy: What Hyderabad Patients Ask
Fibroids can recur after myomectomy, especially before menopause. Studies suggest roughly 20–30% may see recurrence within five years — follow-up ultrasound and symptom tracking matter.
Myomectomy removes existing fibroids; it does not switch off the uterus’s tendency to form new ones while reproductive hormones persist. Setting expectations reduces anxiety after surgery.
Risk factors for recurrence
- Younger age at surgery
- Multiple fibroids at index operation
- Residual seedling fibroids too small to remove safely
Follow-up schedule
Clinical review and ultrasound at intervals such as 3 months post-op, then annually or sooner if symptoms return. Pregnancy plans are timed around healing, not fear of recurrence alone.
If fibroids return
Options again include medical therapy, repeat myomectomy, or hysterectomy when family is complete and symptoms are severe. Discuss pathways via fibroid treatment Hyderabad.
Book a fibroid consultation with Dr. Avani Reddy (MBBS, MS OBG) at Jade Clinics, Kokapet or Ankura Hospital, Gachibowli — call 83095 78197 or book online.
This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a doctor for personalised evaluation and treatment planning.
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