If you’ve been dealing with heavy periods, pelvic pain, or constant bloating, you might have heard the term fibroids. While they sound intimidating, fibroids are very common, non-cancerous growths in the uterus.
A Fibroid Clinic is a specialized medical center designed specifically to help women manage these growths. Here is a simple breakdown of what we do and how we can help you feel like yourself again.
What is a Fibroid Clinic?
Think of a fibroid clinic as a "one-stop shop" for uterine health. Instead of bouncing between different doctors,we bring together experts—like gynecologists and specialized radiologists—who focus entirely on diagnosing and treating fibroids.
Why Go to a Specialized Clinic?
Standard doctors are great, but fibroid clinics offer a few key advantages:
Expert Focus: We see hundreds of cases every month. We know exactly what to look for.
Advanced Imaging: We use high-tech ultrasounds or MRIs to see exactly where the fibroids are located.
More Choices: We often offer "minimally invasive" treatments—meaning procedures that don't require large incisions or long hospital stays.
Common Treatments Offered
In the past, many women were told a hysterectomy (removing the uterus) was the only option. In our fibroid clinic, that is rarely the first choice. WE offer several alternatives:
Treatment
How it Works
Recovery Time
Medication
Hormones used to thin the uterine lining or shrink the growths.
None
UFE (Embolization)
Small particles are used to block blood flow to the fibroid, causing it to shrink.
1 week
Myomectomy
A surgery to remove only the fibroids, leaving the uterus intact.
2–4 weeks
Ablation
Using heat or cold to destroy the fibroids or the lining of the uterus.
A few days
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Walking into our clinic for the first time can feel a bit uncomfortable. Usually, the process follows three simple steps:
The Conversation: You’ll talk about your symptoms (like how heavy your periods are) and your future goals (like if you want to have children).
The Exam: The doctor will likely perform a physical exam and an ultrasound to map out the fibroids.
The Plan: You and the doctor will look at the results together and pick a treatment that fits your lifestyle.
Bottom Line: You don’t have to "just live" with the pain or heavy bleeding. Our fibroid clinic is there to give you options that protect your health and your quality of life.
🏥 The Rejoice Hospital Fibroid clinic-Center of Excellence
Our Mission: To provide women with a dedicated, compassionate, and multidisciplinary approach to managing uterine fibroids—moving beyond "just surgery" to personalized, life-changing care.
The Clinical Pathway
Our fibroid clinic streamlines the patient journey from the first "heavy period" to post-recovery wellness.
Fast-Track Diagnostics: Same-day or coordinated high-resolution ultrasound and MRI to map fibroid size and location (Intramural, Submucosal, or Subserosal).
Fertility-First Consultation: Every patient is assessed for her desire to preserve fertility. This defines the treatment roadmap.
Multidisciplinary Review: For complex cases, our surgical team collaborates with Interventional Radiologists (for UFE) and Hematologists (to manage severe anemia).
Treatment Portfolio
Positioning the clinic as a leader in Uterus-Sparing technology.
Minimally Invasive Surgery:
Laparoscopic/ Needlescopy/ Robotic Myomectomy: Precision removal of fibroids with tiny incisions.
Hysteroscopic Resection: No-incision removal of submucosal fibroids via the cervix.
Medical Management: Advanced hormonal therapies (GnRH agonists/antagonists) to shrink fibroids before surgery or manage symptoms long-term.
Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE/UFE): Partnering with radiology to offer non-surgical shrinkage of fibroids.
Definitive Care: Expert Hysterectomy for patients who have completed childbearing and seek a permanent solution.
Patient-Facing Value Proposition
Why Choose the Rejoice Hospital Fibroid Clinic?
Specialized Expertise: Our surgeons specialize in complex fibroid cases that others may find difficult to treat.
Tailored Solutions: We offer medical, non-surgical, and surgical options based on your life goals.
Recovery Focus: Our focus on minimally invasive techniques means you get back to your life, family, and career faster.
Anemia Support: We provide comprehensive care for the exhaustion and iron deficiency often caused by fibroids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I always need surgery for fibroids?
A: Not necessarily. While we are a surgical unit, we explore all avenues. Options range from hormonal medications to manage bleeding, to non-invasive procedures like UFE, or surgical removal (myomectomy).
Q: Will I need a hysterectomy?
A: This is a common fear, but a hysterectomy is only one of many options. If you wish to preserve your uterus or your fertility, we specialize in myomectomies, where only the fibroids are removed.
Q: How long is the recovery after surgery?
A: It depends on the method. For hysteroscopic or laparoscopic procedures, most women return to work within 1 to 2 weeks. Traditional open surgery may require 4 to 6 weeks.
Q: Can fibroids come back after they are removed?
A: During a myomectomy, we remove all visible fibroids. However, new fibroids can develop over time until you reach menopause. We provide long-term monitoring to manage this possibility.
Q: Can I still get pregnant after fibroid surgery?
A: Yes. Many of our procedures are specifically designed to improve fertility by clearing the uterine cavity and relieving pressure on the reproductive organs.
Specialist Note:
Our doctors are specialists in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). This expertise allows us to offer precision care with the highest safety standards.
📝 Uterine Health & Symptom Tracker
Purpose: Use this sheet to track your symptoms over the next 30 days. Please bring this with you to our consultant at the Rejoice Hospital Fibroid Clinic.
We Can Help
Your symptoms are consistent with uterine fibroids. You don't have to manage this alone.