Hysterectomy

Myomectomy

Embolization

MRgFUS

Days at
hospital

2-5 days

1-3 days

1 day

0

Rate of
complication

2-50%

2-34%

During
operation: 10%,
Post
operation: 2%

<3%

Return to
daily routines

28-56 days

44 days

10 days

1 day

Fertility kept?

no

Approximately 50%
of women have
more complications
during pregnancy
(e.g. caesarian
deliveries or
abortions).

sometimes no

yes

Disadvantages /
Side effects

No more
pregnancy
possible,
psycological
stress

30% need
new treatment
after 5 years

Often pain
therapy after
operation
required, 30%
need new
treatment

experiences since 2002