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All You Need to Know About Fibroids and Its
Laparoscopic Surgery Fibroids, also known as myoma
s, fibromas, and leiomyomas are
benign

• (non-cancerous) growths that form in the uterus.
  There can either be no symptoms of fibroids or
  the symptoms can range from heavy bleeding during
  periods and abdominal pain. The cause for
  fibroids is not known and they usually shrink
  after menopause. Fibroids and Infertility are
  topics that might be on your mind if youre
  trying to conceive. Some people want to get
  laparoscopic surgery for fibroids to get rid of
  fibroids while some people want to know how to
  shrink fibroids fast. If you think you might
  require infertility testing because you have
  fibroids-related symptoms, it is important to
  know that only a gynecological examination can
  tell you the cause behind these symptoms. It is
  important to be aware of Gynecological health and
  take consultation if you think you might have a
  gynecological problem.
• Table Of Contents
• Feel Free to skip ahead if one topic catches your
  eye
• Types of Fibroids
• Who can develop Fibroids?
• Symptoms of Fibroids
• Diagnosing Fibroids
• Treating Fibroids
• Take Away

Types of Fibroids and Fibroids and Infertility
Fibroids can be of the following types depending
on their location
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• Intramural Fibroids These fibroids grow in the
  muscular wall of the uterus and are the most
  common type of Fibroids. If they grow larger they
  can stretch the uterus.
• Subserosal Fibroids These fibroids grow on the
  outside of the uterus or on the Serosa. If
  these fibroids grow large in size they can make
  the appearance of the uterus larger on one side.
• Pedunculated fibroids Subserosal fibroids that
  have a stem, a slender base that supports it
  is called pedunculated fibroids.
• Submucosal Fibroids These fibroids are uncommon
  when compared to other fibroids and develop in
  the muscular middle layer of the uterus called
  the myometrium.
• Fibroids usually do not cause infertility, but
  fibroids and infertility might be possible
  depending upon where the fibroid is located, for
  example, fibroids can block fallopian tubes
  making it difficult to conceive. It is important
  to get gynecological treatment if you want to
  know how to shrink fibroids fast.

Who can develop Fibroids?

• The cause of fibroids is unknown but some factors
  can be responsible for their formation.
• Hormonal Issues Estrogen and progesterone are
  responsible for the formation of the uterine
  lining and may contribute to the formation of
  fibroids.
• Family History If you have a family history of
  fibroids, you might develop fibroids too.
• Pregnancy The hormones estrogen and
  progesterone are elevated during pregnancy and
  that may trigger the formation of fibroids.
• Age 30 or older Women over the age of 30 have
  an increased risk for the formation of fibroids.
• African-American It is observed that
  African-American women have more fibroids
  formation.
• Weight It is seen that women had higher body
  weight have an increased risk of fibroids
  formation.

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Symptoms of Fibroids

• The symptoms of fibroids include
• Heavy menstrual bleeding with blood clots
• Pelvic and lower back pain
• Increased menstrual cramps
• Increased urination
• Pain during intercourse
• Pressure and fullness in the lower abdomen
• Swelling and enlargement of the abdomen
• These symptoms of fibroids are unpleasant and you
  would want to know how to shrink fibroids fast.
  It is important that you consult with your
  gynecologist and start your fibroids treatment.

Diagnosing Fibroids

• If you think you might have uterine fibroids, it
  is important that you consult your gynecologist.
  Your gynecologist would be able to perform the
  necessary gynecological examinations required
  for the diagnosis of fibroids.
• Your gynecologist would check the uterine
  condition, shape, and size and may recommend
  some imaging tests.
• Some commonly recommended imaging tests are
• Ultrasound The gynecologist may recommend an
  ultrasound to better see the inside of the
  uterus. A transvaginal ultrasound may be
  recommended.
• Pelvic MRI A pelvic MRI would provide imaging
  for the structures in the pelvic region
  including the uterus and ovaries.

Treating Fibroids and Laparoscopic Surgery For
Fibroids
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• Your doctor would prescribe a treatment that
  suits your age, fibroids size, and overall
  health.
• Your doctor may prescribe lifestyle changes,
  medications, or surgery. If your fibroids are
  causing no symptoms, your doctor may recommend
  you dont require fibroids treatment in Delhi at
  the moment but might need it if the fibroids
  begin to grow larger or cause symptoms.
• Lifestyle Changes and Natural Treatments
• Your doctor may recommend you to follow a
  healthier lifestyle and take acupuncture, yoga,
  massage, traditional medicines such as
  traditional Chinese medicines, and heat therapy
  for cramps (Heat is not to be applied if you have
  heavy menstrual bleeding).
• Making Dietary changes, managing stress levels,
  and reducing weight may also be recommended.
• Medications
• Your doctor may prescribe certain medications if
  they think that you will benefit from them.
• Most of these medicines work by regulating your
  hormonal levels and reducing pain. Some commonly
  prescribed medications are
• Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists
  These medications cause the estrogen and
  progesterone levels to drop which would
  eventually stop menstruation and shrink the
  fibroids.
• Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Antagonists
  These medications stop the body from producing
  hormones such as Follicle Stimulating Hormone
  (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). These
  medications help to shrink the fibroids.
• Intrauterine Device (IUD) These devices use the
  hormone progestin.
• Over-The-Counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory pain
  relievers These medications help reduce the
  pain due to fibroids.

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• Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery For Fibroids
• Surgery may be required if the fibroids are
  causing symptoms and growing larger. Different
  types of surgeries used for the removal of
  fibroids are
• Myomectomy For Abdominal Myomectomy a large
  incision is made in the abdomen and the uterus
  is accessed to remove the fibroids. Myomectomy
  can also be performed laparoscopically using
  small incisions from where the surgical tools
  and the camera are inserted for the surgery.
• Hysterectomy If other treatment options are not
  effective for your fibroids, Hysterectomy or
  removal of the uterus may be recommended. Since
  the uterus is removed in this surgery, the
  person would not be able to bear children in the
  future.
• Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Procedures
• Forced Ultrasound Surgery (FUS) In this
  non-invasive surgical procedure you lie down
  inside a special MRI machine that allows your
  doctor to see the inside of your uterus. The
  fibroids are destroyed using high-energy,
• high-frequency sound waves.
• Myolysis This involves the use of procedures
  that shrink the fibroids using heat sources
  electric current or laser, or freeze the fibroids
  using cryomyolysis.
• Endometrial Ablation This procedure involves
  the destruction of the uterine lining by
  inserting a special instrument into the uterus
  and destroying the uterine lining using heat,
  electric current, hot water, or extreme cold.
• Uterine Artery Embolization In this procedure
  the blood supply of the fibroids is cut off
  using small particles that are injected into the
  uterus.
• Take Away
• Uterine Fibroids are a common condition that
  affects a number of women. If you think you
  might have uterine fibroids, it is best to
  consult with a gynecologist to discuss how

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