Uterine Fibroids: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

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• What are Uterine Fibroids?
• Fibroid tumors are noncancerous growths that
  develop on the uterus muscular wall. They can be
  microscopic or large enough to fill the entire
  abdominal cavity, and there are often several at
  once. They can be as large as a full-term
  pregnancy in some cases. Women of all ages can be
  affected by this condition, but women in their
  40s and 50s are the most affected.
•  There are 3 different locations
•  Intramural
• These fibroids are embedded into the wall of the
  uterus itself. Picture the sides of the uterus
  like walls of a house. The fibroids are growing
  inside this muscular wall
• Sub mucosal
• where a baby grows during pregnancy. Think of the
  growths extending down into the empty space in
  the middle of the uterus.
• Sub serosal uterine fibroids
• Located on the outside of the uterus this time,
  these fibroids are connected closely to the
  outside wall of the uterus.

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• What are the symptoms of Uterine Fibroids?
• While not cancerous, they can cause problems.
  Depending on size, location and amount, common
  fibroid symptoms include
• Pelvic pain and pressure
• Excessive bleeding, prolonged periods and passage
  of clots, anemia
• Abdominal swelling
• Bladder pressure, leading to frequent urination
• Pressure on the bowel, leading to constipation
  and bloating
• Pregnancy complications.
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• Are all fibroids treated with surgery?
• Fibroids can be managed in a variety of ways.
  Surgery isnt necessary for all fibroids. There
  is no need for treatment. Some fibroids can be
  left untreated if they are not in the fibroids
  wall and are not causing any problems. We can
  wait until menopause if we are approaching
  menopause.
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What medication can be taken to treat
Fibroids?   The majority of women ask for
fibroids-reduction drugs. Unfortunately, such an
option does not exist. Until menopause,
medications can help reduce heavy bleeding and
keep the fibroid at bay. We also have
anti-fibroid medications that can be used for a
short period of time to improve hemoglobin levels
before surgery. These medications are liver toxic
and should not be used for long periods of
time. Fibroids can also be shrunk with
injections, but once the injections are stopped,
they grow back. Your doctor may advise them
before surgery to buy time for your hemoglobin to
improve.   Can Fibroids be treated without
surgery? Nonsurgical options for Fibroids include
uterine artery embolization and MRI-guided
ultrasound ablation. If fibroids are causing
heavy periods, are too large in size, or are
causing pressure, you may need a Myomectomy
(Fibroid removal) or a Hysterectomy (removal of
the uterus).
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