A 46-year-old female asked:
does ablation surgery get rid of fibroids?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Blazar answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 62 years experience
Not usually: Ablation impact is on the lining of the uterus (womb). Myomas (fibroids) are mostly in the walls if excess bleeding is caused by fibroids, it is usually not treated by ablation.
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