What are Uterine Fibroids & Symptoms (1)

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What are Uterine Fibroids?
These are very common non-cancerous growths
developing within the muscular wall of the
uterus. Ranging in size from tiny, about a
quarter of an inch, to larger than cantaloupe,
these can occasionally cause uterus to grow to
size of five-month pregnancy.
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Uterine Fibroid Signs Symptoms
Pelvic pain pressure.
Heavy prolonged menstrual periods.
Unusual monthly bleeding with clots leading
to anemia.
Pain in back legs.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Pressure in bladder leading to frequent urge to
urinate.
Pressure on bowel leading to bloating
constipation.
Abnormally enlarged abdomen.
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Types of Uterine Fibroids

• Subserosal Fibroids
• Intramural Fibroids
• Submucosal Fibroids

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Subserosal Fibroids 
Those which develop under outside covering of
uterus expand outward through the wall are
called subserosal fibroids. Giving a knobby
appearance to uterus, they typically do not
affect menstrual flow but may cause back pain,
pelvic pain general pressure. These can also
develop stem-like or a stalk base which is
called pedunculated. Both ultrasound MRI can
make expert diagnosis of this condition.
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Intramural Fibroids 
Developing within the lining of the uterus, these
expand inwards increase size of the uterus
while making it feel larger than normal in an
internal exam. Intramural fibroids are the most
common type of uterine fibroids which result in
heavier menstrual bleeding along with back pain,
pelvic pain  general pressure women experience.
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Submucosal Fibroids 
Appearing just under the lining of uterus,
submucosal fibroids are the least common. They
however tend to cause most problems. Even a small
single fibroid of this type can cause gushing,
heavy bleeding, prolonged very heavy periods.
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Uterine Fibroid Treatments  
There is no single classic treatment for uterine
fibroids. For women with mildly annoying or no
signs symptoms they can live with, watchful
waiting is the best option. As these are
noncancerous they rarely interfere with pregnancy
usually grow slowly, or not at all. Moreover,
they tend to shrink when levels of reproductive
hormones drop after menopause.
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