Surgery, medicine (including hormones), a combination of the two, or "watchful waiting" are the most common choices for dealing with most noncancerous uterine conditions. Watchful waiting means having no treatment but seeing the doctor regularly to keep track of your condition and discuss symptoms. After a period of watchful waiting, if you are still having problems, you may decide with your doctor to consider one or more treatment options.
There are always new treatments in development. Be sure to ask your doctor if there are any new treatments for your condition that are not described in this booklet.
Your doctor may recommend that you have a hysterectomy. If so, you will want to see the section on hysterectomy.
Remember, all treatments; including medicine, surgery, other types of treatments, and even a decision to wait or not be treated; have risks and benefits. Be sure to ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of each treatment option you are offered. Then you can work with your doctor to weigh your options and make an informed choice.
Return to Common Uterine Conditions & Treatment Options
Reprinted from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR)
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