Fibroids Treatment in London
Fibroids Treatment in London
Fibroid Specialists London
Fibroids are extremely common non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb and affect many women during their reproductive years. While some women experience no symptoms at all, others may develop heavy periods, pelvic pain, bloating, abdominal swelling, pressure symptoms, fatigue, or fertility concerns that can significantly impact daily life, confidence, and overall wellbeing.
At Gynaecology Clinic London, we provide expert private fibroid diagnosis and treatment with a personalised approach focused on your individual symptoms, lifestyle, and future health goals. Our experienced consultant-led team understands how physically and emotionally draining fibroid symptoms can become, particularly when heavy bleeding, ongoing discomfort, or pressure symptoms begin affecting work, relationships, energy levels, or reproductive health.
We believe every woman deserves clear answers, compassionate support, and honest guidance regarding her treatment options. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with fibroids, are experiencing worsening symptoms, or are seeking a second opinion regarding treatment or surgery, our specialists are here to help you move towards effective long-term symptom relief and improved quality of life.
Dr Luxmi Velauthar
MBChB, MRCOG, MD
Why Choose Gynaecology Clinic London for Your Fibroid Care?
Consultant-Led Specialist Care
Your care is led by experienced specialists in women’s health and complex gynaecological conditions, providing expert assessment, accurate diagnosis, and personalised treatment planning for fibroids.
Personalised Treatment Plans
No two women experience fibroids in exactly the same way. We tailor investigations, monitoring, and treatment recommendations around your symptoms, lifestyle, future fertility plans, and long-term health goals.
Compassionate and Supportive Approach
We understand how physically and emotionally draining symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, and fatigue can become. Our team is committed to ensuring patients feel listened to, reassured, and fully supported throughout every stage of their care.
Modern Private Clinics Across London
We provide access to modern private gynaecology clinics across London, offering expert specialist care in comfortable, discreet, and convenient surroundings.
Fast Access to Consultations and Investigations
Private care allows prompt access to specialist consultations, ultrasound scans, investigations, and ongoing treatment without lengthy waiting times or delays in diagnosis.
Focused on Long-Term Symptom Relief
Our aim is not only to diagnose fibroids, but also to help patients achieve effective long-term symptom control, improved wellbeing, and greater confidence in their health and quality of life.
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Fees and Pricing
Clear and transparent pricing is an important part of planning your care. The following guide outlines our consultation fees. If further investigations, procedures, or treatments are recommended, these will be discussed with you in advance so that you fully understand the costs involved.
Initial
Consultation
£250
Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms and medical history, along with any appropriate examinations, investigations, and treatment options. A personalised care plan will be developed based on your individual needs.
Follow-Up
Consultation
£200
Follow-up consultations provide an opportunity to review your progress, discuss investigation results, assess your response to treatment, and ensure your care plan continues to meet your needs.
Private Medical Insurance
At Gynaecology Clinic London, we aim to make access to specialist women’s healthcare as straightforward and transparent as possible. We welcome both insured and self-pay patients, and work with most major private medical insurers. Our team can provide guidance on appointments, insurance cover, and payment options, helping ensure the process is clear and supportive from the outset, so you can focus on your health and wellbeing with confidence.
What Are Fibroids?
Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids or leiomyomas, are extremely common non-cancerous growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the womb. They can vary significantly in size, number, and location, ranging from very small fibroids that cause no symptoms to larger fibroids that place pressure on surrounding organs and significantly affect comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Fibroids are particularly common during the reproductive years, and many women may not realise they have them until symptoms develop or they are identified during an ultrasound scan or routine gynaecological examination. In fact, many women will develop fibroids at some stage during their lifetime.
Depending on their size and position within the womb, fibroids can sometimes cause heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pain, bloating, abdominal swelling, pressure symptoms, urinary frequency, constipation, or fertility concerns. Some women may experience only mild symptoms, while others can develop symptoms that progressively interfere with daily activities, work, relationships, confidence, and overall quality of life.
Although fibroids are non-cancerous, ongoing symptoms should not be ignored, particularly if they are becoming more severe or affecting your physical or emotional wellbeing.
Common Symptoms of Fibroids
Some women with fibroids experience no symptoms at all, while others may develop symptoms that gradually worsen over time and begin affecting daily life, comfort, confidence, and overall wellbeing.
One of the most common symptoms of fibroids is heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, which in some cases can lead to fatigue, dizziness, or iron deficiency anaemia. Many women also experience pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, abdominal bloating, lower back discomfort, or a sensation of heaviness or swelling in the lower abdomen.
Larger fibroids can sometimes place pressure on surrounding organs, leading to urinary frequency, difficulty emptying the bladder, constipation, or discomfort during intercourse. Depending on their size and location within the womb, fibroids may also affect fertility, pregnancy, or reproductive health in some women.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and many women adapt to worsening symptoms gradually over time without realising how significantly fibroids may be affecting their physical and emotional wellbeing. Persistent heavy bleeding, pelvic discomfort, pressure symptoms, or ongoing fatigue should not simply be ignored and may benefit from specialist assessment and treatment.
When Should You See a Fibroid Specialist?
Many women live with fibroid symptoms for years before seeking specialist advice, often assuming that heavy periods, pelvic pressure, bloating, or ongoing discomfort are simply something they have to tolerate. However, symptoms that are persistent, worsening, or beginning to affect your quality of life should not be ignored.
You should consider seeing a fibroid specialist if you are experiencing heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pain, abdominal swelling, pressure symptoms, urinary frequency, bloating, fatigue, or discomfort that may be related to fibroids. Specialist assessment is particularly important if symptoms are interfering with work, daily activities, exercise, relationships, confidence, or emotional wellbeing.
Some women also seek assessment after fibroids are identified during an ultrasound scan, pregnancy scan, or routine gynaecological examination and want clearer guidance regarding whether monitoring or treatment may be necessary.
If you are concerned about fertility, pregnancy, worsening symptoms, or the possibility of needing surgery, specialist advice can help provide reassurance and a clearer understanding of your treatment options.
At Gynaecology Clinic London, our experienced consultant-led team provides expert assessment, personalised investigations, and honest guidance to help you better understand your symptoms and move towards effective long-term management.
Fibroid Diagnosis
Diagnosing fibroids usually involves a combination of symptom assessment, clinical examination, and imaging investigations. At Gynaecology Clinic London, we take a thorough and personalised approach to assessment, ensuring we fully understand how your symptoms are affecting your health, comfort, and quality of life.
Your consultation will include a detailed discussion about your symptoms, menstrual history, fertility plans, previous treatments, and overall health. Depending on your symptoms and clinical findings, further investigations may include pelvic examination, ultrasound scanning, blood tests, or MRI imaging where appropriate.
Ultrasound scans are often highly effective at identifying fibroids and assessing their size, number, and position within the womb. In some cases, MRI imaging may also be recommended to provide more detailed information, particularly when planning treatment or assessing larger or more complex fibroids.
Understanding the exact type, size, and location of fibroids is important, as this can significantly influence symptoms, fertility considerations, and the most appropriate treatment options.
Our aim is not only to diagnose fibroids accurately, but also to help you better understand your condition, whether treatment may be necessary, and which approach is most suitable for your individual needs and future goals.
Fibroid Treatment Options
Monitoring and Conservative Management
Not all fibroids require immediate treatment. Small fibroids that are not causing significant symptoms may simply be monitored over time with follow-up assessment and imaging where appropriate. In some women, careful observation may be the most suitable approach.
Medication and Hormonal Treatments
For some women, medication or hormonal treatments may help reduce heavy bleeding, improve pelvic discomfort, and manage symptoms associated with fibroids. Our specialists will discuss the most appropriate options based on your symptoms, medical history, and future fertility goals.
Fibroid Surgery
In some cases, surgical treatment may be recommended to remove fibroids or manage larger, multiple, or more complex fibroid disease. The most appropriate surgical approach will depend on the size, number, and location of the fibroids, as well as your symptoms and future pregnancy plans. Our specialists will explain all suitable treatment options clearly and honestly so you feel fully informed when making decisions about your care.
Fertility and Pregnancy Planning
For women concerned about fertility or future pregnancy, we provide personalised guidance regarding how fibroids may affect reproductive health and whether treatment may help improve fertility or pregnancy outcomes. We understand that reproductive planning is an important consideration for many women with fibroids and tailor our recommendations accordingly.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Certain fibroids may be suitable for minimally invasive treatments designed to reduce symptoms while preserving the womb where possible. These approaches may help improve recovery times and reduce the impact of symptoms without the need for more extensive surgery.
Our team will always explain the potential risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of treatment options carefully, ensuring you feel supported, reassured, and confident throughout your treatment journey.
Book a Private Fibroid Consultation
If you are experiencing heavy periods, pelvic pain, bloating, abdominal swelling, or symptoms that may be related to fibroids, Gynaecology Clinic London provides expert private diagnosis and personalised treatment with compassionate specialist care focused on achieving effective long-term symptom relief and improved quality of life.
Fibroids and Fertility
Fibroids can sometimes affect fertility or pregnancy, particularly depending on their size, number, and location within the womb. Certain fibroids may interfere with implantation, distort the shape of the uterus, block the fallopian tubes, or increase the risk of complications during pregnancy.
However, it is important to remember that many women with fibroids still conceive naturally and go on to have healthy pregnancies. The impact fibroids may have on fertility can vary significantly from one woman to another.
At Gynaecology Clinic London, we understand how worrying fertility concerns can feel, especially when combined with ongoing symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, or uncertainty about whether treatment may be needed. Our experienced specialists provide personalised guidance regarding fertility, pregnancy planning, investigations, and treatment options based on your individual circumstances and future goals.
Whether you are currently trying to conceive, planning for pregnancy in the future, or seeking reassurance about how fibroids may affect your reproductive health, our team is here to provide expert, supportive care at every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a specialist for fibroid symptoms?
You should consider specialist assessment if you are experiencing heavy periods, pelvic pain, bloating, abdominal swelling, pressure symptoms, fatigue, or symptoms that are beginning to affect your quality of life, work, daily activities, or fertility.
Can fibroids cause heavy periods and fatigue?
Yes. Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding is one of the most common symptoms of fibroids and can sometimes lead to fatigue, iron deficiency, or anaemia, particularly when symptoms continue over time.
Can fibroids affect fertility or pregnancy?
Certain fibroids may affect fertility or pregnancy depending on their size and location within the womb. However, many women with fibroids still conceive naturally and go on to have healthy pregnancies.
Are fibroids cancerous?
Fibroids are almost always non-cancerous. They are very common benign growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the womb.
How are fibroids diagnosed?
Fibroids are usually diagnosed through a combination of symptom assessment, pelvic examination, and imaging such as ultrasound or MRI scanning where appropriate. Ultrasound scans are often highly effective at identifying fibroids and assessing their size and location.
Do all fibroids need treatment?
No. Some fibroids cause no symptoms and may simply be monitored over time. Treatment is usually recommended when fibroids are causing significant symptoms, affecting fertility, or continuing to increase in size.
What treatments are available for fibroids?
Treatment options may include monitoring, medication, hormonal treatments, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery depending on the severity of symptoms and the size, number, and location of the fibroids.
Do I need surgery for fibroids?
Not all fibroids require surgery. Some women manage symptoms effectively with medication or monitoring alone, while others may benefit from surgical or minimally invasive treatment depending on their symptoms and future fertility goals.
Do I need a GP referral to see a fibroid specialist?
No, many patients choose to self-refer for private fibroid assessment and treatment at Gynaecology Clinic London. Referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals are also welcome.
Why choose Gynaecology Clinic London for fibroid care?
Gynaecology Clinic London provides expert consultant-led fibroid care with personalised treatment plans, modern diagnostic investigations, compassionate support, and fast access to appointments, helping women move towards effective long-term symptom relief and improved quality of life.
Our Professional Associations
At Gynaecology Clinic London, we are proud to be associated with leading professional organisations in gynaecology, obstetrics, and fetal medicine. These affiliations reflect our commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and staying at the forefront of women's healthcare.
Our Locations
Our consultants see patients across leading private hospitals and clinics in London, including Harley Street, Canary Wharf, and The Portland Hospital. These locations provide access to high-quality facilities, advanced diagnostics, and specialist women’s healthcare within comfortable and modern clinical settings.
10 Harley Street
Central London
10 Harley Street,
London,
W1G 9PF
Portland Hospital
Central London
The Portland Hospital,
212 Great Portland St,
London,
W1W 5QN
LycaHealth
Canary Wharf
1 Westferry Circus,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4HA