How it Works

Women’s Clinic of Johnson County prides itself on creating a safe and comfortable environment for women to achieve their healthcare goals. Our highly trained surgical staff performs all procedures in a completely safe and sterile surgical center. Myomectomies themselves are relatively simple procedures which involve a single incision along the uterine wall to help separate and expel the fibroid(s).

While most insurance companies typically cover Myomectomies in Kansas City, it’s best to confirm your exact coverage with your insurance provider ahead of your appointment. Out-of-pocket costs could include co-pays, prescription co-pays (if necessary), and even a portion of the procedure itself. If you are still unclear of your coverage after speaking with your insurance carrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you might have.

Yes, there is downtime after a myomectomy. Depending on the type of surgery you require for the removal of your fibroid(s), you should plan on staying in the hospital for up to 3 days afterwards; and put on restrictions for up to 6 weeks after that. However, a myomectomy can be an extremely rewarding procedure long-term and the majority of our patients find the long-term outcomes and benefits to be well worth the downtime.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and potential complications following a myomectomy. This could include bleeding, infection, recurrence of fibroids, weakened uterine wall, etc. The surgical experts at WCJC are highly trained in mitigating these potential side effects.

During a myomectomy, we will place you under sedation using general anesthesia. However, this surgery is much less invasive than other surgical procedures, and it shows during the healing process. Afterwards, we will ensure you feel as comfortable as possible by providing recommendations for pain management methods that will work best for you.

We ask our myomectomy patients to schedule follow-up appointments 2 weeks and 6 weeks following their procedure to examine the area for recurring fibroids and to ensure proper healing of the surgical site(s).