13/08/2022
WHAT ARE UTERINE FIBROID???
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the womb. These benign growths of smooth muscle can vary from the size of a bean to being as large as the fibroid a water melon .there are also known as leiomyomas and myomas.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROID???
Around 1 in 3 women with fibroids will experience symptoms.
These may include:
heavy, painful periods, also known as menorrhagia
anemia from heavy periods
lower backache or leg pain
constipation
discomfort in the lower abdomen, especially in the case of large fibroids
frequent urination
pain during in*******se, known as dyspareunia
Other possible symptoms include:
labor problems
pregnancy problems
fertility problems
repeated miscarriage
If fibroids are large, there may also be weight gain and swelling in the lower abdomen.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF FIBROID???
It remains unclear exactly what causes fibroids. They may be related to estrogen levels.
During the reproductive years, estrogen and progesterone levels are higher.
When estrogen levels are high, especially during pregnancy, fibroids tend to swell. They are also more likely to develop when a woman is taking birth control pills that contain estrogen.
And lastly the TYPES OF FIBROID. :
1)Intramural: This is the most common type. An intramural fibroid is embedded in the muscular wall of the womb. this type of fibroid can actually affect implantation.
2)Subserosal fibroids: These extend beyond the wall of the womb and grow within the surrounding outer uterine tissue layer. They can develop into pedunculated fibroids, where the fibroid has a stalk and can become quite large.
3)Submucosal fibroids: This type can push into the cavity of the womb. It is usually found in the muscle beneath the inner lining of the wall.
4)Cervic