Prevention
There is no known treatment that prevents
uterine fibroids. But getting regular exercise may
help. According to one study, the more exercise women have, the less likely
they are to get uterine fibroids.15
Preventing fibroids from coming back after treatment
It is common for fibroids to grow back after treatment. The only
treatment that absolutely prevents regrowth of fibroids is removal of the
entire uterus, called
hysterectomy. After hysterectomy, you cannot get
pregnant. While many women report an improved quality of life after
hysterectomy, there are also possible long-term side effects to consider. For
more information, see the topic
Hysterectomy.
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