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Dr. Sarbani Ghosh, Best Gynaecologist in Kolkata, treating fibroids

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids ,also called uterine leiomyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous tumors that grow in or around the uterus. They develop from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterine wall.

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Surgery can be either Myomectomy, which is the removal of the fibroid, while preserving the uterus. There is a chance of recurrence here. The second alternative is:
Hysterectomy- This is done when the family is complete and some other factors compel it.