What are Fibroids?
Fibroids are non-cancerous or benign growths that develop in the uterus. As many as 30 percent of women have one or more of these tumors, which range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a melon. Most women with fibroids have no symptoms and don't need treatment. But if symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention as fibroid surgery may be required. Uterine fibroids are unlikely to shrink or disappear on their own until after menopause. After menopause, no new uterine fibroids are likely to develop, and those already present usually shrink in size.


Symptoms of Fibroids:

Heavy Bleeding
Some women experience excessive menstrual bleeding. Some women describe soaking through sanitary protection in less than an hour, passing blood clots and being unable to leave the house during the heaviest day of flow. Treatment is essential If this blood loss occurs, you may develop anemia, or a low blood count, that can cause fatigue or lightheadedness.

Pelvic Discomfort
Women with large fibroids may have a sense of heaviness or pressure in the lower abdomen or pelvis. This discomfort is similar to pregnancy when the enlarging uterus presses against surrounding structures.

Other possible fibroid symptoms: abdominal bloating, backache, increased menstrual cramping, constipation, infertility


Fibroid Treatment
Most uterine fibroids require no treatment at all. If the uterine fibroids are not causing pain, bleeding or discomfort, many doctors recommend leaving them alone and monitoring them over the years. However, uterine fibroids should be removed by surgery for the reasons below. You should discuss with your surgeon on how complicated the surgery will be and the fibroid surgery cost varies in different hospitals. As always, it is wise to get a second opinion and comparing the cost before rushing into surgery.

- they are causing uncontrollable, abnormally heavy bleeding
- they are too large and causing discomfort
- they are rapidly growing
- the fibroid grows after menopause
- there are difficulties in becoming pregnant
- symptoms of urinary tract compression are present
- the fibroids make it impossible to evaluate the appendages



Learn More About Fibroid Surgery
- Fibroids and Fibroid Surgery Video
- Myomectomy
- Harvard Health - Types of fibroid treatment?
- Mayo Clinic Health Info: Fibroid Surgery and treatment






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