Myomectomy

If you struggle with pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, or bleeding between periods because of fibroids, see OB/GYN experts Elizabeth Ramirez, MD, FACOG, and Huiying Hou, MD, at Jersey Women’s Care Center in Jersey City and Fair Lawn, New Jersey. They offer a myomectomy that removes bothersome uterine fibroids to ease your symptoms. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is a myomectomy?

A myomectomy is a surgical gynecological procedure that removes uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop in up to 77% of women during their childbearing years. While not always a cause for concern, fibroids can cause bothersome symptoms and might interfere with your ability to become pregnant. 

Which concerns can a myomectomy help eliminate?

Removing fibroids at Jersey Women’s Care Center can ease the following concerns caused by fibroids:

• Irregular bleeding
• Bleeding between periods
• Anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Not being able to empty your bladder completely 
• Infertility

Removing fibroids can help restore your fertility if you’re trying to get pregnant or would like to become pregnant in the future. 

Is a myomectomy right for me?

You’ll first meet with your Jersey Women’s Care Center provider to determine if you’re a candidate for a myomectomy. They discuss your symptoms and medical history, complete a pelvic exam, and may order a pelvic ultrasound or imaging procedures, a hysteroscopy, a laparoscopy, or other diagnostic procedures. 

How can I prepare for a myomectomy?

Your OB/GYN specialist might ask you to avoid certain medications or dietary supplements before your myomectomy. You may also need to stop eating and drinking before your scheduled procedure. Have someone available to drive you home afterward.

What can I expect during a myomectomy?

The Jersey Women’s Care Center team uses advanced surgical technologies and procedures to eliminate uterine fibroids. Anesthesia helps you fall asleep or stay relaxed. 

Your provider uses a thin, lighted tube with a camera (laparoscope) to view the inside of your uterus and eliminate fibroids during a laparoscopic procedure. Or, they use robotic arms and a computer console to complete a robotic myomectomy.

Your specialist might make tiny incisions in your abdomen or insert specialized tools through your vagina and cervix to reach any fibroids in your uterus. The procedure might last about 2-3 hours. 

What happens after the procedure?

After a myomectomy, you can rest in a recovery area while your provider monitors you. You can often go home the same day. Expect light spotting for several days up to six weeks. Gradually ease back into normal daily activities, but avoid sex for six weeks, and follow up as needed.

Schedule an evaluation at Jersey Women’s Care Center by phone or online today to determine if a myomectomy is right for you.