Fibroid or Uterine Myoma

What causes fibroids? It’s unclear why fibroids develop, but several factors may influence their formation such as: Hormones Estrogen and progesterone are the hormones produced by the ovaries. They cause the uterine lining to regenerate during each menstrual cycle and may stimulate the growth of fibroids Family history Fibroids may run in the family. If your mother, sister, or grandmother has a history of this condition, you may develop it as well. Pregnancy Pregnancy increases the production of estrogen and progesterone in your body. Fibroids may develop and grow rapidly while you’re pregnant Some Facts About fibroids Here are some key points about fibroids and more information is in the main article Fibroids are most common during the reproductive years. It is unclear exactly why they form, but they appear to develop when estrogen levels are higher. Most people experience no symptoms, but they can include lower backache, constipation, and excessive or painful uterine bleeding leading to anemia. Complications are rare but they can be serious Symptoms Of Fibroid Many women who have fibroids don’t have any symptoms. In those that do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids. In women who have symptoms, the most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids include: Heavy bleeding between or during your periods that includes blood clots Menstrual periods lasting more than a week/increased menstrual cramping Pelvic pressure or pain Frequent urination Difficulty emptying the bladder Constipation Backache or leg pain. Rarely, a fibroid can cause acute pain when it outgrows its blood supply, and begins to die. Fibroids are generally classified by their location. Intramural fibroids grow within the muscular uterine wall. Submucosal fibroids bulge into the uterine cavity. Subserosal fibroids project to the outside of the uterus Fibroids Surgery There are different ways of removing fibroid through surgery and this includes: Myomectomy is a surgical procedure that removes fibroids. Radiofrequency ablation procedure: Radiofrequency ablation destroys fibroids using either an electric current, a laser, cold therapy or ultrasound. It requires only a small incision

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