Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that form in or around the uterus. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, they affect up to 80% of women by age 50. Many fibroids are harmless, but some can cause significant symptoms and impact your quality of life or fertility.

Common Symptoms of Fibroids

  • Heavy or prolonged periods
  • Pelvic pain or cramping
  • Frequent urination
  • Fatigue or anemia
  • Pain during sex
  • Difficulty getting pregnant
  • Back or leg pain

Over 60% of women with fibroids report disruptive symptoms. You don’t have to wait for help.

Where Do Fibroids Grow?

Fibroids can grow:

  • In the muscular wall of the uterus
  • Inside the cavity of the uterus
  • On the outer surface of the uterus

They may be as small as a seed or as large as a melon.

Types of Fibroids

  • Intramural fibroids - Grow inside the muscle wall (most common)
  • Submucosal fibroids - Grow into the uterine cavity
  • Subserosal fibroids - Grow outward into the pelvis
  • Pedunculated fibroids - Attached to the uterus by a stalk

Why Do Some Women Delay Treatment?

Many women try to manage symptoms on their own. On average, women wait 3–4 years before seeking care.

Reasons include:

  • Assuming symptoms are normal
  • Fear of hysterectomy
  • Lack of awareness about alternatives

Minimally Invasive Treatments We Offer

At our practice, we specialize in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) to remove or shrink fibroids while preserving the uterus.

Laparoscopic Myomectomy


Removes fibroids through tiny incisions using a camera and surgical tools. The gold standard for women who want to preserve fertility.

Hysteroscopic Myomectomy


No incisions but only certain fibroids are accessible via this approach. Fibroids are removed using a scope inserted through the vagina and cervix.

Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy (da Vinci)


Advanced robotic tools allow precise removal of fibroids, even large or complex ones.

Radiofrequency Ablation (Acessa)


A probe is used to apply heat to shrink fibroids from the inside. Quick recovery and no incision in the uterus.

Hysterectomy


Offered only when necessary, using laparoscopic or robotic techniques for a faster, safer recovery.

Questions to Ask Dr. Kim

  • What kind of fibroids do I have?
  • Can I keep my uterus?
  • Will treatment help with my fertility or energy?
  • What’s the recovery like?
  • How long will results last?

Why Choose Us?

We provide expert care for fibroids with a focus on:

  • Uterus-sparing treatments
  • You’ll work exclusively with Dr. Kim throughout your journey
  • Direct call/text access to Dr. Kim
  • Advanced technologies when needed (da Vinci, Acessa)
  • Fast recovery, less pain, quicker return to your best life

If you're living with fibroid symptoms, you have more options than you think. Contact us today to learn more about fibroid care and arrange a visit to our Park Ave office based in the Upper East Side, New York City.