Fibroids are abnormal, non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. The cause behind these growths or tumours is unknown and sometimes fibroids don’t cause any symptoms, so in most cases, women don’t even know that they have them.
Although the cause behind fibroids is unclear, certain factors influence their development.
The symptoms of fibroids depend upon the location and size of the growth. If the fibroid is small, you may not experience any symptoms while submucosal fibroids could cause heavy bleeding and trouble in conceiving. Possible symptoms include:
During a regular pelvic exam, your gynaecologist will check your uterus to look for any abnormalities. You may also be required to get an ultrasound or MRI scan done so that the doctor can get a clear picture of the location and size of the fibroid.
The treatment plan is developed by your doctor, keeping in mind various factors like your age, health, size and location of the fibroid. Some dietary and lifestyle changes may be recommended, medications to help shrink fibroids and other options to help manage the pain and bleeding. In cases where there are multiple growths or the fibroids are very large, surgical procedures like a laparoscopic surgery may be required to remove the fibr
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