Despite how common they are, fibroids are frequently undertreated. Women spend years managing symptoms with medication when effective, definitive treatment is available. India's gynaecological specialists offer the full range of fibroid treatment options - surgical and non-surgical - with expertise, precision, and costs that make treatment accessible.
DivinHeal connects women from around the world with India's leading gynaecologists and reproductive surgeons.
Understanding Fibroids
Fibroids (also called leiomyomas or myomas) are benign (non-cancerous) growths of the uterine muscle. They vary enormously in size - from a few millimetres to several centimetres - and in location:
Intramural fibroids grow within the wall of the uterus and are the most common type. When large, they distort the uterine cavity and cause heavy bleeding and bulk symptoms.
Submucosal fibroids project into the uterine cavity and are most strongly associated with heavy bleeding and fertility problems. Even small submucosal fibroids can cause significant symptoms.
Subserosal fibroids project outward from the uterus and may cause pelvic pressure and urinary symptoms as they grow large.
Pedunculated fibroids are attached to the uterus by a stalk and can twist, causing acute pain.
Treatment Options Available in India
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: For submucosal fibroids, a hysteroscope (thin telescope) is inserted through the cervix and vagina - no incisions required. The fibroid is removed from inside the uterus using electrical energy or a morcellator. Day procedure, fast recovery, excellent results for bleeding symptoms and fertility.
Laparoscopic Myomectomy: For intramural and subserosal fibroids, keyhole surgery removes the fibroid while preserving the uterus. Ideal for women who wish to retain fertility. Hospital stay 1-2 days, recovery 2-3 weeks.
Robotic Myomectomy: Using the da Vinci robotic system, surgeons can remove even complex, deep intramural fibroids with enhanced precision and minimal blood loss - an advantage for women with multiple fibroids who want uterine preservation.
Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus is the definitive cure for fibroids. For women who have completed childbearing and have significant symptoms, it eliminates fibroids permanently. Laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy means small incisions, 1-2 days in hospital, and 2-3 weeks to recovery.
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE): A non-surgical, image-guided procedure in which an interventional radiologist blocks the blood vessels supplying the fibroids, causing them to shrink. Preserves the uterus. Performed under sedation, 1 night in hospital, recovery 1-2 weeks.
GnRH Analogues (Medical Pretreatment): Hormonal medications can shrink fibroids before surgery, reducing blood loss and making laparoscopic removal more feasible for large fibroids.
Fibroids and Fertility
For women whose fibroids are contributing to difficulty conceiving or recurrent miscarriage, fibroid removal (myomectomy) can significantly improve reproductive outcomes. DivinHeal's partner hospitals integrate gynaecological surgery with fertility services, ensuring that women who need both fibroid treatment and fertility support receive coordinated, expert care.
Cost of Fibroid Treatment in India
Laparoscopic myomectomy in the US: $15,000-$25,000. In India with DivinHeal: $2,000-$4,000. Hysterectomy in the UK: $10,000-$20,000 privately. In India: $1,500-$3,500.
DivinHeal ensures full transparency on costs and coordinates the complete treatment journey - from initial consultation and imaging review to surgery, hospital stay, and post-operative follow-up.
FAQs
Q1. Will fibroid treatment affect my ability to get pregnant?
Myomectomy (fibroid removal) is specifically designed to preserve the uterus and improve fertility outcomes. Many women conceive successfully after myomectomy. Hysterectomy removes the uterus and ends fertility - it is only recommended for women who have completed childbearing. DivinHeal's specialists discuss all options with each patient in detail before any decision is made.
Q2. Can fibroids come back after myomectomy?
Yes - fibroids can recur after myomectomy, particularly in younger women. The recurrence rate depends on the number and type of fibroids removed and the patient's age. Women approaching menopause have lower recurrence risk. DivinHeal coordinates long-term follow-up to monitor for recurrence.
Q3. Is hysteroscopic fibroid removal painful?
Hysteroscopic myomectomy is generally well tolerated. It is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. Post-operatively, mild cramping is common for 1-2 days. Most patients go home the same day.
Q4. How does DivinHeal help international patients with fibroid treatment?
DivinHeal reviews your ultrasound or MRI reports and connects you with the most appropriate specialist for your specific fibroid type and symptoms. The team handles all logistics - visa letter, hospital admission, accommodation, and follow-up care - so you can focus entirely on your treatment and recovery.
Q5. What is the recovery time after laparoscopic myomectomy?
Most patients are discharged 1-2 days after laparoscopic myomectomy and return to light activities within 2 weeks. Full recovery takes 3-4 weeks. Strenuous activities and heavy lifting should be avoided for 6 weeks to allow complete healing.