Fibroid Centre
Do you really have to lose your uterus?
A doctor-authored knowledge hub — fibroid symptoms, myomectomy techniques, uterus-sparing surgery and fertility for women in the UK.
Dr Berra Önsoy — Fibroids: Symptoms & Treatment Options
A short video from Dr Berra Önsoy on this topic will be published here. In the meantime, you can request a personal video consultation.
Basics
Do I really need my fibroids removed?
When fibroids need treatment and when watchful waiting is safe: a consultant gynaecologist's honest guide.
Fibroid sizes explained: when small becomes serious
How fibroid size is measured, what 'large' really means in cm, and the sizes at which surgery is usually recommended — a consultant gynaecologist's guide.
Fibroid types: submucosal, intramural, subserosal explained
What each type of fibroid does, how they behave differently, and why the type matters more than the size.
Fibroids after menopause: shrinkage, red flags and when growth means something serious
How fibroids normally shrink after menopause, why any postmenopausal growth or bleeding is a red flag, HRT considerations, and how uterine sarcoma is excluded — a consultant gynaecologist's guide.
Symptoms
Fibroid symptoms: bleeding, pressure and fertility impact
The three symptom clusters fibroids cause — heavy bleeding, pressure and fertility issues — and how to tell which needs treatment.
Heavy periods from fibroids: medical vs surgical options
What works for fibroid-related heavy periods: tranexamic acid, Mirena, hysteroscopic myomectomy — and when to escalate.
Fibroids and iron-deficiency anaemia: the exhaustion no one warned you about
How fibroids cause iron-deficiency anaemia through heavy periods, which blood tests matter (haemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin saturation), and how to fix both the anaemia and the bleeding — a consultant gynaecologist's guide.
Surgery
Myomectomy vs hysterectomy: do I have to lose my uterus?
You do not have to accept hysterectomy for fibroids. When myomectomy is the right choice, and how to protect your uterus.
Open, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic myomectomy compared
The three ways fibroids are removed — open, keyhole and hysteroscopic — and how the choice depends on fibroid location and size.
Recovery after myomectomy: week by week
A realistic weekly recovery guide after laparoscopic, robotic or open myomectomy — work, exercise, sex and future pregnancy timing.
Robotic Myomectomy: A UK Patient's Guide to da Vinci Fibroid Surgery
A consultant gynaecologist explains robotic-assisted myomectomy — how the da Vinci system works, who is a candidate, recovery times, and NHS vs private access in the UK.
Fertility
Fibroids and fertility: pregnancy after myomectomy
How fibroids affect fertility and pregnancy, when myomectomy improves outcomes, and how long to wait before trying to conceive.
Fibroids and pregnancy: risks, monitoring and delivery
How fibroids affect conception, pregnancy course, complications and mode of delivery — and when to treat before pregnancy.
Prefer to speak to a doctor directly?
A 30-minute video consultation with Dr Berra Önsoy — reviewing your imaging, symptoms and giving you a clear plan for uterus-sparing surgery.
Request a video consultation