What Are Fibroids?
8. Medical Care
There are several medications that can be used to control the symptoms of fibroids. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help to reduce pain. Uterine bleeding and cramps can be reduced using oral contraceptive pills. Patients with anemia will benefit from iron supplementation. Cabergoline and Danazol may help reduce the size of the fibroids.
Ulipristal acetate has also shown promise in fibroid size reduction by up to 70%. Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogs may help reduce fibroid size but is rarely prescribed due to the side effects of the medication. Progesterone antagonists (such as mifepristone) and aromatase inhibitors may also be beneficial. Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices can be inserted into the uterus to help decrease menstrual flow and improve other symptoms.
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