Uterine Fibroids – Medical Treatment

-Can reduce myoma size and uterine volume as well as bleeding;
-Goal is to temporarily reduce symptoms and myoma size;
-May be sufficient for women nearing menopause;
-Side effects and expense limit long-term use;
None shown to improve fertility;
-Myomas regain pretreatment size within 3-4 months afther drug is stopped;
-Oral Contraceptive Pill may prevent but will not treat established myomas.