Anglesea Gynaecology
PO Box 228
Hamilton 3240
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Anglesea Gynaecology
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (07) 858 0757
Fax (07) 838 0366
Email reception@angleseagynae.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: stuhasti
Use our online enquiry form
Fibroids
These are benign (non-cancerous) growths / tumors of the uterus. Symptoms vary depending on their size and location in the uterus.
Symptoms
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Pelvic pain and pressure
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Low fertility or infertility
- Fatigue if iron stores are low
- Constipation
- Frequent urination or urgency
Treatment
Surgical treatment in the form of:
- Myomectomy – the removal of fibroids while keeping your uterus. This can be done hysteroscopically, laparoscopically or abdominally (laparotomy)
- Hysterectomy – removal of whole uterus
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/obstetrics-and-gynaecology/anglesea-gynaecology/