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emergency tel:(65) 6535 8833
(after office hours)

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Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are growths arising from the muscle/wall of the uterus. The medical term for it is ‘leiomyoma’. They are estimated to occur in up to 20-25% of women. The cause of fibroids is unknown. They increase in size during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and reduce in size after menopause.

Fibroids come in various sizes. Some can be as small as a seed, some can be as big as 10 cm. They may not occur in isolation, meaning that a woman can have more than one fibroid at the same time.

The good news is the majority of fibroids are benign and not cancerous. In fact, the chance of fibroids becoming cancerous is less than 1%. However, big fibroids or fibroids which rapidly grow in size tend to be worrying as there is still a concern about malignancy.

Fibroids can be intramural (confined to the muscle wall), subserosal (seen on the surface of the uterus), submucosal (extending into the uterine cavity) or pedunculated (attached to the uterus by a stalk).

what our patients say

Dr Judy Wong has always been caring and attentive for both my pregnancies. She is patient to explain and share articles for our knowledge as well.
Clinic staff is very good, always gives reminder for my appointment and addresses my questions over the call. Very helpful.       -- Ie

OUR SERVICES

Pre-pregnancy counselling

Pregnancy care and delivery

First Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening

OSCAR

NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)

3D Ultrasound Scans

Family planning / Contraception

Female cancer and health screening

Laparoscopy (key hole) surgery

Management of fibroids, ovarian cysts, polyps, endometriosis, vaginal infections

Infertility workup and treatment

Menstrual problems, Painful Periods

Menopause

PAP smear

HPV testing

CONTACT INFORMATION & LOCATION

Tel:(65) 6255 2823
Fax:(65) 6255 7073
WhatsApp:(65) 9230 7673
Emergency Tel:(65) 6535 8833
After Office Hours
Address:#04-08 Thomson Medical Centre
339 Thomson Road
Singapore 307677

Mon ~ Fri:9:00am ~ 5:00pm
Sat:

8:30am ~ 1:00pm

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OUR SERVICES

Pre-pregnancy counselling

Pregnancy care and delivery

First Trimester Pre-Eclampsia Screening

OSCAR

NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)

3D Ultrasound Scans

Family planning / Contraception

Cervical cancer vaccination

Female cancer and health screening

Laparoscopy (key hole) surgery

Infertility workup and treatment

Menstrual problems, Painful Periods

Menopause

Management of fibroids, ovarian cysts, polyps, endometriosis, vaginal infections

PAP smear

HPV testing

OPENING HOURS

Mon ~ Fri
Sat
9:00am ~ 5:00pm
8:30am ~ 1:00pm

LOCATION

#04-08 Thomson Medical Centre
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677

Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are growths arising from the muscle/wall of the uterus. The medical term for it is ‘leiomyoma’. They are estimated to occur in up to 20-25% of women. The cause of fibroids is unknown. They increase in size during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and reduce in size after menopause.

Fibroids come in various sizes. Some can be as small as a seed, some can be as big as 10 cm. They may not occur in isolation, meaning that a woman can have more than one fibroid at the same time.

The good news is the majority of fibroids are benign and not cancerous. In fact, the chance of fibroids becoming cancerous is less than 1%. However, big fibroids or fibroids which rapidly grow in size tend to be worrying as there is still a concern about malignancy.

Fibroids can be intramural (confined to the muscle wall), subserosal (seen on the surface of the uterus), submucosal (extending into the uterine cavity) or pedunculated (attached to the uterus by a stalk).

Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms, especially if the fibroids are small. Symptoms really depend on the size and location of the fibroids. They can cause heavy periods, prolonged periods, anaemia, pelvic pain or heaviness in the lower abdomen. Sometimes they can  result in frequent urination, constipation and backache. Fibroids can also be associated with infertility.

How do you know if you have fibroids? If the fibroids are big they can be felt in the abdomen on a physical checkup. Otherwise they can be picked up by an ultrasound scan.

Not all uterine fibroids require treatment though. Your age, symptoms and whether you plan to have a baby will determine which treatment is best for you.

There isn’t a very big role for medication in the treatment of fibroids. GnRH analogue injections can temporarily shrink fibroids by putting women in a ‘pseudo-menopausal state’. This can be considered in women who are close to menopause or as a preoperative measure to shrink the fibroids before surgery.

If you have fibroids and are symptomatic, then surgery is an option to consider. ‘Myomectomy’ is the medical term for surgical removal of fibroid(s). ‘Hysterectomy’ is the medical term for surgical removal of the whole uterus.

Myomectomy or hysterectomy can be done via laparoscopy (keyhole approach), or the conventional laparotomy (open approach).

Laparoscopy is a procedure where a small incision (cut) is first made at the belly button. A camera is then inserted through the incision to see the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 2 further small incisions are made in the abdomen and surgical instruments inserted through them to do the surgery.

If you have a submucosal fibroid, meaning the fibroid extends into the uterine cavity, ‘hysteroscopic myomectomy’ can be done. A hysteroscope with an attached camera is introduced below through the vagina and cervix into the uterine cavity. The fibroid is then removed.

what our patients say

Dr Judy Wong has always been caring and attentive for both my pregnancies. She is patient to explain and share articles for our knowledge as well.
Clinic staff is very good, always gives reminder for my appointment and addresses my questions over the call. Very helpful.       -- Ie

CONTACT US

 
 
 
 

OPENING HOURS

Mon ~ Fri
Sat
9:00am ~ 5:00pm
8:30am ~ 1:00pm

LOCATION

#04-08 Thomson Medical Centre
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677

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