A fibroid (myoma) is where part of the muscle of your uterus becomes overgrown. A myomectomy is an operation to remove a fibroid.

You may be suffering from symptoms such as heavy vaginal bleeding, heavy periods and pressure on other structures close your womb such as your bowel and bladder.

The operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic. Your gynaecologist will use keyhole surgery, and for each fibroid that needs to be removed, your gynaecologist will make a cut on the wall of your womb over the fibroid. The fibroid will be removed and the wall of your womb will be closed using stitches.