Are Oral Contraceptive Pills The Right Medicines For Fibroids?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

Question: Good morning to Dr VPYK XXXXXXX I am XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I visited Gynecologist who prescribed oc pills for my fibroids.My ultrasound revealed small submucosal fibroid measuring 20 mm /10mm.I have been having occasional spotting.Could this be treated by medicines alone?

Dr XXXXXXX as per your advise,i am on a low calorie diet since 3 months and lost 5 kgs of weight.I am currently on 72kgs.Should I have my scan again at VMC.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
OC pills is the initial treatment of choice in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your query and concern.

Medical management with Oral Contraceptive Pills is the initial treatment of choice for small fibroids.

Mild spotting is common which can resolve once the size of fibroid reduces.

Careful watch regarding the size of fibroid is mandate.So periodic Ultrasound abdomen is necessary in your case.

If the size of fibroid increases even with use of OCP'S, you may need surgical management which can be Myomectomy or Hysterectomy.

So continue with your present medication.

Report immediately if you have symptoms like severe bleeding, painful urination, abdominal distension.

Exercise and dietary restriction will be helpful.

Hope i have answered your query at the moment.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

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