UTERINE FIBROIDS

UTERINE FIBROIDS

What areuterine fibroids?

Uterinefibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made of muscle and tissue thatform in or on the wall of your uterus. These growths are usually notcancerous (benign) and are the most common noncancerous tumor in females.

Where dofibroids grow?

Fibroids cangrow as a single nodule (one growth) or in a cluster. Clusters of fibroids canrange in size from 1 millimeter to more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) indiameter or even larger. For comparison, fibroids can be as small as a seed orget as large as a watermelon. These growths can develop within the wall of youruterus, inside the main cavity of your uterus or on the outer surface of youruterus.

Types ofuterine fibroids

There aredifferent types of uterine fibroids depending on where they’re located and howthey attach. Specific types of uterine fibroids include:

  • Intramural fibroids: These fibroids are embedded  into the muscular wall of your uterus. They’re the most common type
  • Submucosal fibroids: These fibroids grow under the inner lining of your uterus.
  • Subserosal fibroids: This type of fibroid grows under the lining of the outer surface of your uterus. They can become quite large and grow into your pelvis.
  • Pedunculated fibroids: The least common type, these fibroids attach to your uterus with a stalk or stem. They’re often described as mushroom-like because they have a stalk and then a wider top.
fibroids.

Arefibroids common?

Fibroids are a very common type of growth.Approximately 40% to 80% of people with a uterus have fibroids. They occur mostoften in people between 30 and 50 years old. People who haven’t had their firstperiod (menstruation) yet typically don’t have fibroids.

They’re alsoless common in people who’ve entered menopause.

common symptoms

Whatcauses uterine fibroids?

The exact cause is unknown, but healthcareproviders believe the hormonesestrogenandprogesteron play a

role. Mostfibroids happen in people of reproductive age. Studies show that fibroids tendto grow when hormone levels are higher (like during pregnancy) and shrink whenhormone levels are low (like during the transition to menopause).

How areuterine fibroids diagnosed?

· USG

· MRI

· CT SCAN

· HYSTEROSCOPY

· HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY

· LAPROSCOPY

· SONOHYSTEROGRAPHY

usg

TREATMENT

Birthcontrol and if patient have anemia then iron supplement may help .

At bankersvascular hospital we have advanced non surgical solution is uterine arteryembolization.

uterine arteryembolization.

Pros ofUterine Artery Embolization

  • Minimally Invasive: 

No majorincisions are needed, leading to a shorter recovery and less pain compared totraditional surgery. 

  • Preserves the Uterus: 

The uterusremains intact, which is important for women who want to have children in the future. 

  • Effective Symptom Relief: 

Effectivelyreduces heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure caused by fibroids. 

  • Treats Multiple Fibroids: 

Can treat many fibroids at the same time

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