Uterine Fibroids Treatment | Fibroids Causes, symptoms and treatment |
fibroids tumors of the uterus are estimated to occur in 25% of women over age 30. Some women are genetically predisposed. They are a common reason for hysterectomy as they often result in menorrhagia that can be difficult to control.
They arise from the muscle tissue of the uterus and can be found in the lining (intracavitary), muscle wall (intramural), and outside surface (serosal) of the uterus. They develop slowly in women between the ages of 25 and 40 and may become large.
Fibroids may cause no symptoms, or they may produce abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other symptoms are due to pressure on the surrounding organs and include pain, backache, constipation, and urinary problems. Menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) and metrorrhagia (irregular bleeding) may occur because fibroids may distort the uterine lining.
Fibroids Treatment:
The treatment of uterine fibroids depends to a large extent on their size, symptoms, and location. The patient with minor symptoms is closely monitored. If she plans to have children, treatment is as conservative as possible. As a rule, large tumors that produce pressure symptoms should be removed (myomectomy). The uterus may be removed (hysterectomy) if symptoms are bothersome and childbearing is completed.
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