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350BWatchful Waiting

The most common treatment offered for women who are in their childbearing
years is to be re-examined in one to three months while waiting and watching

to see if the uterine fibroid has changed in size or if some symptoms start to
manifest. Note that this treatment will be offered only if you have no

symptoms initially.

351BBirth Control Pills

Birth control pills will typically be offered to women who frequently develop

cysts or if their cysts have failed to dissolve within the three months of
watchful waiting. The purpose of the pills is to prevent ovulation. Not only do

birth control pills fail to treat the root cause of uterine fibroids but the intake of

birth control pills can often worsen your uterine fibroid condition and carries an
array of side effects.

30BWhat Drug Treatment Options Are Available for

Treating Fibroids?

While some women may shy away from taking ongoing drugs to help control

their fibroids; others would rather try medications for treatment than a more

invasive option like surgery. Regardless of where you stand on the drug

therapy issue, it is important to know what pharmaceutical options are

available to help you make the best treatment choices for yourself.

The most important thing to remember when considering using drugs to treat

your fibroid symptoms is that not every woman responds to medication and

some drugs can actually elicit new symptoms. Still, a large number of women

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