Question

A 49-year-old woman presents with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Ultrasound reveals a 6 cm submucosal fibroid. She desires future fertility. According to SOGC guidance, what is a uterus-preserving surgical option?

Accepted Answer

Myomectomy

Answer

Total abdominal hysterectomy

Answer

Endometrial ablation

Answer

Uterine artery embolisation only

Answer

No intervention is possible

Practice question

A 49-year-old woman presents with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Ultrasound reveals a 6 cm submucosal fibroid. She desires future fertility. According to SOGC guidance, what is a uterus-preserving surgical option?