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Progestin-Releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD) : Tranexamic Acid (Lysteda, Cyklokapron)

The document outlines various treatments for uterine fibroids, including GnRH agonists, tranexamic acid, progestin-releasing IUDs, radiofrequency ablation, and uterine artery embolization. While some treatments relieve symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain, they may not reduce the size of fibroids. Uterine artery embolization is noted for its effectiveness in shrinking fibroids by cutting off their blood supply.

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Progestin-Releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD) : Tranexamic Acid (Lysteda, Cyklokapron)

The document outlines various treatments for uterine fibroids, including GnRH agonists, tranexamic acid, progestin-releasing IUDs, radiofrequency ablation, and uterine artery embolization. While some treatments relieve symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain, they may not reduce the size of fibroids. Uterine artery embolization is noted for its effectiveness in shrinking fibroids by cutting off their blood supply.

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists

TREATMENT Tranexamic acid (Lysteda, Cyklokapron)

Progestin-releasing intrauterine device


(IUD)
blocks the production
of estrogen and
progesterone

can relieve heavy bleeding caused by fibroids.


provides symptom relief only and doesn't shrink
fibroids or make them disappear. taken to ease heavy menstrual periods.

Radiofrequency ablation
Uterine artery embolization

effective in relieving pain


related to fibroids,
but don't reduce bleeding. Small particles (embolic agents) are injected into the
destroys uterine fibroids and shrinks arteries supplying the uterus, cutting off blood flow
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) the blood vessels that feed them. to fibroids, causing them to shrink and die.

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