Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
What are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumours that occur in females. They are asymptomatic most of the time and they develop in women in the middle or later part of their reproductive years. However, these uterine fibroids can cause heavy and painful menstrual bleeding. Pain can also be experienced during sexual intercourse. One may also experience urinary urgency or pressure on the bladder and rectum.
How is it Diagnosed?
The main mode of identification of a uterine fibroid is using an ultrasound scan. With that, we are able to identify not only the position but also estimate the size of the fibroids. A more accurate and precise depiction of the fibroids would be to use an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan.
How are Uterine Fibroids Treated?
Most asymptomatic fibroids do not require any attention and treatment. For symptomatic fibroids, medication can be administered to alleviate symptoms such as pain and bleeding. In cases that are deemed serious, surgery may be considered. Patients may be recommended to undergo a myomectomy, whereby selected fibroids would be removed. Some patients may be advised to do a hysterectomy, whereby the entire uterus is removed to prevent further complications from developing.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr Jen Shek Wei
Consultant OBGYN & Abortion Doctor
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (O&G) (Singapore), FRCOG (London), FAMS (Singapore)
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (O&G) (Singapore), FRCOG (London), FAMS (Singapore)
With over 30 years of experience, Dr Jen is a dedicated gynaecologist and abortion doctor known for his compassionate approach and unwavering commitment to women’s health.
After completing his medical training in Singapore and the United Kingdom, Dr Jen served in several public hospitals before establishing his clinic in Ang Mo Kio to provide accessible care to the community.
Dr Jen has published numerous academic articles in the field of OBGYN and was recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists (London) in 1999.
Today, he continues to provide high-quality, personalised and supportive care to all patients that he sees.