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Fibroid Program

Dedicated to diagnosing and treating women with uterine fibroids, the Mass General Brigham Fibroid Program provides access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists who collaborate to offer a range of treatment options.
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Advanced, minimally invasive fibroid treatments

Uterine fibroids are common, noncancerous growths of the uterus that can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, frequent urination, and fertility challenges.

At Mass General Brigham, you receive personalized care from a team of experts across gynecology and interventional radiology. Your care team takes time to understand your symptoms, overall health, and reproductive goals. Based on your needs, treatment may include monitoring, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.

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Our customized care

Our patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team of specialists that includes:

  • Infertility specialists
  • Gynecologists
  • Gynecologic surgeons
  • Interventional radiologists
  • Radiologists who specialize in reading abdominal scans

Our team collaborates to create a care plan customized to individual medical needs and lifestyle choices. This approach can result in shorter time for diagnosis and treatment, helping our patients lead active lives as soon as possible.

For women of child-bearing age, the program offers minimally invasive surgery to maintain fertility. For women who do not want to get pregnant, minimally invasive image-guided procedures are also available.

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Our approach to fibroid treatment

Treatment options

Women with uterine fibroids have a variety of treatment options, including:

  • Watchful waiting, or close observation by specialists before active management
  • Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) conducted by interventional radiologists: a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks fibroids by blocking their blood supply

Surgery conducted by surgeons specializing in gynecology, including:

  • Myomectomy, or a conservative surgical therapy in which fibroids are removed while the uterus stays intact. This may allow a future pregnancy
  • Hysterectomy, or the surgical removal of the entire uterus. Fibroids are the main reason for hysterectomies in the U.S.
What to expect
During the initial consultation, our patients receive a full evaluation and careful assessment of their medical situation. They meet one-on-one with specialists to learn about their options and choose an approach that’s best for them.
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Our approach
Our integrated system offers broad access to specialized programs and expertise, connecting you with the care you need at every stage of recovery.

  • Imaging

    Get advanced imaging and diagnostic services across Greater Boston. Mass General Brigham specialists use leading technology to guide your care.

  • Interventional Radiology

    Our interventional radiology experts offer minimally invasive, image-guided therapies to diagnose and treat a range of conditions.

  • General Gynecology

    Our general gynecology experts offer comprehensive reproductive health care from routine screening to diagnosing and treating complex gynecologic problems.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

    Our OB/GYN team provides personalized care for people throughout Greater Boston, eastern Massachusetts, and southern New Hampshire. Request an appointment.

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program

    We offer minimally invasive surgical options to treat a range of gynecologic conditions. Learn more.

  • Women's Health

    Get care tailored to your needs at the Mass General Brigham Women’s Health. We offer personalized medicine, robotic surgery, OB/GYN care, and more.

  • Brigham Obstetrics and Gynecology Group

    We provide inclusive, comprehensive, and compassionate care for the full range of patients seeking expert obstetrics and gynecology services.

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Services and programs

Contact the Fibroid Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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General OB/GYN
800-294-9999

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
617-525-8582

Infertility and Reproductive Surgery
617-732-4222

Interventional Radiology
617-643-4723

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