Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Surgical Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Myomectomy
- Endometrial ablation
- Uterine artery embalization
- Uterine balloon therapy
- Adhesiolysis
Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- GnRH agonists with add-back therapy
- Oral contraceptives
- Androgens
- RU-486
- Gestrinone
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- NSAIDs - Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Other Options
- Observation
Endometriosis
Surgical Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Excision of endometrial ablation
- Resection of cul-de-sac obliteration
- Nerve blocks
- Uterosacral nerve ablation
Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- GnRH agonists with add-back therapy
- Danazol
- Progestins
- Oral Contraceptives
- Tamoxifen
- RU-486
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- NSAIDs
- Analgesics
- Anxiolytics
Other Options
- Observation
- Biofeedback
- Acupuncture
- Hypnosis Lifestyle changes - diet and exercise
Uterine Prolapse
Surgical Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Anterior or posterior colporrhaphy
- Laparoscopic or vaginal suspension
Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Estrogen
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- None
Other Options
- Observation
- Kegels
- Pessaries
- Electrical stimulation
- Urethral beads
- Periurethral injections of GAX, collagen, fat, silicon
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Surgical Hysterectomy Alternatives
- D & C
- Endometrial ablation
Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Progestins
- Estrogen
- Oral contraceptives
- Danazol
- Prostaglandin inhibitors
- GnRH agonists
- Antifibrinolytic agents
- Luteinizing hormone agonists
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- None
Other Options
- Observation
- Antidepressants
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Surgical Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Adhesiolysis
- Nerve blocks
- Denervation procedure
- Uterosacral nerve ablation
Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- Danazol
- GnRH agonists with add-back therapy
- Oral Contraceptives
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Non-Hormonal Pharmacological Hysterectomy Alternatives
- NSAIDs
- Analgesics
- Nerve blocks
- Narcotics
Other Options
- Observation
- Counseling
- Biofeedback
- Relaxation
- Trigger point injections
- Acupuncture
- Psychotropic drugs
- Antidepressants
- Physical therapy
