Can hysterectomies safely remove fibroids?

Safe, but why: Hysterectomy is an option, but there are other safer, less invasive options particularly uterine fibroid embolization (ufe). Ufe has a high success rate, high patient satisfaction rate. It is completely non-surgical and outpatient. It effectively treats the symptoms from fibroids and allows her to keep her uterus. Consider 2nd opinion from interventional radiologist with a lot of ufe experience.

Yes: Most of the time fibroids are managed by hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for two main reasons. First, fibroids are often too numerous to remove individually without irreparable damage to the uterus. Secondly, most fibroids tend to grow back and removal of only the fibroids can be futile. The most definitive treatment is hysterectomy. Speak with your obgyn about the risks of surgery.