Advantages of radiofrequency fibroids ablation over surgery

This minimally invasive treatment can be applied to almost all fibroids.

The treatment of fibroids by radiofrequency may be more indicated than surgery in the following cases:

• Fibroids are inaccessible via any surgically.

• The fibroid occurs in a woman is of childbearing age , especially if it is growing. In these cases, radiofrequency is performed preventively, before the fibroid causes problems for having children or any other symptoms.

• The woman has been previously operated on and it is not advisable to make more uterine scars.

• Myoma surgery involves a high risk of losing the uterus.

• The woman does not accept myoma surgery , or it is contraindicated due to a health problem. In these cases, radiofrequency can be done whenever technically possible.

Of the cases discussed above, one of the most interesting is those fibroids diagnosed early , in young women, who have not yet considered pregnancy. In these cases, especially if the fibroid is growing, radiofrequency ablation of the fibroid is indicated to prevent problems later. The greatest percentage of reduction in the volume of fibroids is those between 3 and 4 cm.

On the other hand, in cases where a fibroid is causing problems for embryo implantation (cases of repeated abortions, previous in vitro fertilization failures, etc.), radiofrequency is usually indicated in a preferential way compared to surgery.

The application of radiofrequency reduces the volume of the fibroid without the need to open the uterus for complete removal of the fibroid and, therefore, without leaving a scar. In this way, it does not interfere with subsequent fertility, so that the woman can seek pregnancy earlier than if she had undergone surgery. In addition, the probability of subsequent cesarean section is decreased.

Do fibroids affect fertility?

If you are not yet a mother, you should bear in mind that fibroids can cause fertility problems, especially if they increase in size.

In this case, as we commented in the previous answer, the ablation of fibroids by surgery is a great alternative to surgery.

How long does the recovery from radio frequency take?

Typically, patients want to undergo minimally invasive treatments. In this case, the treatment of fibroids by radiofrequency is a great alternative, since it only involves a hospital stay of between 2 and 3 hours. In addition, after two days, the patient can resume her daily routine.