Confused about fibroid treatment options

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I have a large fibroid that is causing heavy periods. I get a couple of really bad days per month then it settles down to a manageable level and I get occasional spotting mid cycle.
I saw an NHS consultant who recommended removing the fibroid vaginally under sedation.
I then managed to get private healthcare through work and saw a consultant who gave me multiple options. The medical ones were an injection that will shrink them but bring on menopause or a pill that stops my periods (not sure if it will actually help the fibroids). The surgical options were keyhole surgery to remove the fibroid though it may return or a hysterectomy.
I’m only 44 and definitely want to avoid early menopause. I am also a single parent and would struggle massively if I couldn’t drive for 4 weeks after surgery so I really want to avoid that too.
I’m not sure what the best thing to do is. It’s all very extreme given that it’s only really 2 days a month that I’m suffering. Any advice please?

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt!
I tried the mirena, sold as the miracle cure to all bleeding troubles. It made me bleed more and I had cramps like I'd never had in my life (actually days off sick it was so bad). Kept getting told it would settle down. It didn't and after a year it bled itself out in an episode that saw me at A&E I lost such big clots.
Tried the pill. It gave me a migraine so that was the end of that after 3 weeks.
Tried the mini pill. I bled for 11 weeks and decided enough was enough!
I eventually had them treated with uterine artery embolisation. It's just a keyhole incision in your groin and recovery was very quick. There was never any mention of menopause and I didn't have a catheter.
Have a look through the options on here and ask to go through each one with your consultant. Some might not be suitable depending on the size and location of your fibroid. www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk/