Comparative Evaluation of Surgical and Non-Procedural Intervention on Fibroid Burden in Women Aged 30-50
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Mentor Information
Dr. Naima Stennett
Description
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors arising from the uterine wall that commonly affect women aged 30–50. While surgical options such as hysterectomy and myomectomy remain the most prevalent treatments, emerging non-procedural approaches including dietary and lifestyle strategies show promise as alternatives. However, the comparative effectiveness of surgical versus non-procedural interventions on fibroid size and symptom burden remains unclear.
To compare the effectiveness of surgical, hormonal, and non-procedural interventions, including dietary and lifestyle strategies, on fibroid size reduction and symptom burden in women aged 30–50. A literature review was conducted using PubMed with search terms including “Uterine Fibroid Management,” “Dietary Interventions,” “Surgical Interventions,” and “Fibroid Regrowth Rate.” A total of 139 English-language articles published within the last 10 years were screened across clinical, observational, and dietary intervention studies, with outcomes measured by fibroid size and symptom burden. Surgical interventions, including myomectomy and hysterectomy, demonstrated significant reductions in fibroid volume and symptom burden. Non-procedural interventions, particularly vitamin D supplementation, EGCG, and Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), also showed clinically meaningful improvements in fibroid size reduction. While surgical options carry recurrence risk, non-procedural approaches offer viable alternatives for patients prioritizing fertility or uterine preservation. Both surgical and non-procedural interventions demonstrate effectiveness in uterine fibroid management, though surgical approaches carry recurrence risk. Non-procedural strategies, particularly vitamin D supplementation and dietary modification, show promise as primary options for patients seeking fertility-preserving care. Future research should establish standardized dosing protocols for dietary interventions and conduct long-term trials evaluating their efficacy in fibroid prevention and recurrence.
Comparative Evaluation of Surgical and Non-Procedural Intervention on Fibroid Burden in Women Aged 30-50
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors arising from the uterine wall that commonly affect women aged 30–50. While surgical options such as hysterectomy and myomectomy remain the most prevalent treatments, emerging non-procedural approaches including dietary and lifestyle strategies show promise as alternatives. However, the comparative effectiveness of surgical versus non-procedural interventions on fibroid size and symptom burden remains unclear.
To compare the effectiveness of surgical, hormonal, and non-procedural interventions, including dietary and lifestyle strategies, on fibroid size reduction and symptom burden in women aged 30–50. A literature review was conducted using PubMed with search terms including “Uterine Fibroid Management,” “Dietary Interventions,” “Surgical Interventions,” and “Fibroid Regrowth Rate.” A total of 139 English-language articles published within the last 10 years were screened across clinical, observational, and dietary intervention studies, with outcomes measured by fibroid size and symptom burden. Surgical interventions, including myomectomy and hysterectomy, demonstrated significant reductions in fibroid volume and symptom burden. Non-procedural interventions, particularly vitamin D supplementation, EGCG, and Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), also showed clinically meaningful improvements in fibroid size reduction. While surgical options carry recurrence risk, non-procedural approaches offer viable alternatives for patients prioritizing fertility or uterine preservation. Both surgical and non-procedural interventions demonstrate effectiveness in uterine fibroid management, though surgical approaches carry recurrence risk. Non-procedural strategies, particularly vitamin D supplementation and dietary modification, show promise as primary options for patients seeking fertility-preserving care. Future research should establish standardized dosing protocols for dietary interventions and conduct long-term trials evaluating their efficacy in fibroid prevention and recurrence.
