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Myomectomy at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Fibroid removal.
Uterus preserved.

Myomectomy at Oshun is performed by Dr. Charles Rockhead — surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, for patients who want to retain fertility or avoid hysterectomy. The approach (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or open abdominal) is selected based on fibroid size, number, and location.

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Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Myomectomy plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every Myomectomy patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

The honest version

Why myomectomy sometimes disappoints.

Myomectomy disappoints when fibroid recurrence isn't anticipated, when fertility timing isn't planned, or when alternatives weren't fully discussed.

Fibroids can recur. After myomectomy, new fibroids develop in 25–50% of women over the following years, particularly in those with multiple fibroids at the original surgery. Patients who weren't told this sometimes feel the surgery failed when in fact it succeeded for what it could do.

Pregnancy timing after myomectomy matters. The uterine scar needs healing time before pregnancy — typically 3–6 months. Pregnancy too soon raises the risk of uterine rupture.

At Oshun, we don't run that model. Myomectomy here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.

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A Myomectomy visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

i.

Consultation

Before any Myomectomy is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

Stop blood thinners 7–10 days before; stop smoking. Pre-op labs, possibly imaging (ultrasound, MRI) to map fibroid location, and medical clearance.

iii.

The myomectomy procedure

Under general anaesthesia, Dr. Rockhead removes the fibroids using the approach planned at consultation: hysteroscopic (for cavity fibroids), laparoscopic (through small abdominal incisions), or open (for large or numerous fibroids). The uterine wall is repaired in layers; care is taken to preserve uterine integrity for future pregnancy.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

In-hospital pain management, early mobilisation. Discharge with prescribed analgesics, stool softeners, lifting/intercourse restrictions. Wait at least 3–6 months before attempting pregnancy after open or laparoscopic myomectomy. Wound check at 1–2 weeks; full healing at 6 weeks; longer-term at 3 and 6 months. Fertility-focused follow-up if applicable.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Medical Leadership

Dr. Charles Rockhead.

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Every myomectomy at Oshun is performed by Dr. Rockhead personally. The closure of the uterine wall determines the strength of the scar for any future pregnancy — three decades of pelvic surgery experience matters here.

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Treatment Details

Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.

Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."

Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services

Reference materials and a Myomectomy care plan in a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Myomectomy 101

The procedure itself.

What it isMyomectomy is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. The approach can be hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or open depending on fibroid location, size, and number.
How long it's been aroundMyomectomy has been performed for over a century and remains the standard fertility-preserving surgical option for symptomatic fibroids.
What we treat with itSymptomatic uterine fibroids causing heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, pain, urinary symptoms, recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, or rapid fibroid growth. Asymptomatic fibroids are generally observed.
Physician's gloved hands during a Myomectomy appointment at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Your appointment

The day of your visit.

How much you'll needSingle surgery. Multiple fibroids can usually be removed in the same procedure.
Will it hurt?General anaesthesia. Hysteroscopic cases for submucosal fibroids may use conscious sedation in selected cases.
How long the visit takesProcedure length varies: 30–60 minutes hysteroscopic; 1–3 hours laparoscopic or open.
Time off afterPlan for 1–2 weeks off work for lap/hysteroscopic; 4–6 weeks for open. Avoid heavy lifting and intercourse for 4–6 weeks.
A leather-bound planner tracking the Myomectomy recovery and follow-up schedule at Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica
Results & aftercare

Recovery and follow-up.

When you'll see resultsSymptom improvement noticeable within 1–3 months. Fibroid recurrence over years is possible.
The days before your visitStop blood thinners 7–10 days before; stop smoking. Pre-op labs, possibly imaging (ultrasound, MRI) to map fibroid location, and medical clearance.
Right after your visitIn-hospital pain management, early mobilisation. Discharge with prescribed analgesics, stool softeners, lifting/intercourse restrictions. Wait at least 3–6 months before attempting pregnancy after open or laparoscopic myomectomy.
Two-week follow-upWound check at 1–2 weeks; full healing at 6 weeks; longer-term at 3 and 6 months. Fertility-focused follow-up if applicable.
A Myomectomy treatment plan written by hand on a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Logistics, cost & safety

Booking, pricing, and who shouldn't have Myomectomy.

Consultation policyEvery Myomectomy patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happenMyomectomy is performed at a hospital or accredited ambulatory surgical centre.
What it costsPriced based on approach (hysteroscopic, lap, open), facility, anaesthesia, complexity.
How to payCash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
InsuranceTypically covered for documented symptomatic fibroids.
Who should not have MyomectomyActive pelvic infection, bleeding disorders, certain anatomic situations where myomectomy risk exceeds hysterectomy benefit, suspected uterine sarcoma.
Is Myomectomy right for you

Who gets the most out of Myomectomy at Oshun.

Myomectomy isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

Fertility preservation

Fibroids in women planning pregnancy

The classic indication: women with symptomatic fibroids who want to preserve their uterus for future pregnancy.

Personal preference

Uterus-sparing preference

Women who want to preserve their uterus even without fertility plans.

Bleeding from submucosal fibroid

Submucosal fibroids causing heavy bleeding

Submucosal (cavity) fibroids are usually removed hysteroscopically with quick recovery.

Pressure from large fibroid

Bulk symptoms from a large fibroid

A single large dominant fibroid causing pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, or appearance change.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every Myomectomy patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.

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The honest answers

Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.

Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.

Will fibroids come back after myomectomy?
Fibroid recurrence is common — 25–50% of women develop new fibroids over the years following myomectomy.
When can I get pregnant after myomectomy?
Generally 3–6 months after laparoscopic or open myomectomy. Hysteroscopic cases have shorter waiting times.
Will I need a Caesarean for future deliveries?
Often yes, particularly if the uterine cavity was entered. The risk of uterine rupture during labour after myomectomy is the reason.
Is myomectomy the same as hysterectomy?
No. Myomectomy removes fibroids and preserves the uterus. Hysterectomy removes the uterus entirely.
How big or how many fibroids can be removed?
Small/cavity fibroids hysteroscopically; multiple small fibroids laparoscopically; very large or numerous fibroids may require open surgery.
How long is recovery?
1–2 weeks for hysteroscopic/lap; 4–6 weeks for open.
Are there risks?
Bleeding (sometimes significant), infection, conversion from lap to open, adhesion formation, rare fertility impact.
Is myomectomy covered by insurance?
Yes — typically covered for documented symptomatic fibroids.
How do I book a myomectomy consultation?
WhatsApp (876) 676-6297.
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

Myomectomy is the right answer for many women with symptomatic fibroids who want to preserve the uterus.

Chat with the Oshun care team on WhatsApp Call (876) 676-6297

No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

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