Myomectomy Treatment in India
About Myomectomy
Key Highlights
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Preserves the uterus and fertility potential for future pregnancies.Effectively relieves symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure.Offers minimally invasive options (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic) for faster recovery.Improves overall quality of life and reproductive health.Can be a definitive treatment for symptomatic fibroids.
Who is this surgery for?
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) leading to anemia.
- Chronic pelvic pain, pressure, or a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen.
- Fibroids causing urinary frequency, constipation, or backache due to pressure on nearby organs.
- Recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility suspected to be caused by fibroid distortion of the uterine cavity.
- Rapid growth of fibroids or fibroids causing significant discomfort affecting daily life.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including imaging (ultrasound, MRI) to map fibroids.
- Discuss all medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners.
- Undergo pre-operative blood tests and possibly a cervical cancer screening (Pap smear).
- You may be given medication (GnRH agonists) before surgery to shrink fibroids.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 8-12 hours before surgery).
- Arrange for help at home and plan for time off work during initial recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring a blood transfusion.
- Risk of infection at the incision site or within the pelvis.
- Damage to surrounding organs (bladder, intestines, ureters).
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) which can cause pain or future fertility issues.
- Rare risk of unintended hysterectomy if bleeding cannot be controlled.
- Recurrence of new fibroids in the future.
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 1-3 days for abdominal myomectomy and may be outpatient or 1 day for laparoscopic/hysteroscopic procedures.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use a heating pad for cramping.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 lbs), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks as advised.
- Gradually increase walking to promote circulation and prevent blood clots.
- Watch for warning signs like fever, heavy vaginal bleeding, or severe pain and contact your doctor immediately.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering myomectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for myomectomy in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform myomectomy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for myomectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Myomectomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing myomectomy.
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