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Fibroids<\/strong> or uterine fibroids<\/strong> are smooth muscle tumors that are not life-threatening. They are found\u00a0in young women of\u00a0childbearing age. Fibroids are located in the uterus. The uterus is what you call\u00a0“the womb”. It may rarely be found in other parts of the body. This is the metastatic<\/strong> or parasitic fibroid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Fibroids affect more than 171 million women. It may show symptoms when large or not show signs at all. It is estimated that more than 50 percent of women develop fibroids in their lifetime. Fibroids are also common in young women above 30 years.<\/p>\n Most women with fibroids require no treatment. Many are diagnosed during test for other illnesses. However, fibroids that are huge will need treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The cause of fibroids is still unknown to medical experts. It is believed to be due to genetic factors. There is an increased risk of developing the disease if your mother or sister had fibroids.<\/p>\n Also, research has shown that estrogen is required for growth of uterine fibroid. The reduction of estrogen that occurs in menopause reduces its size.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Uterine fibroids do not have a definite shape or size. The size and shape vary among women. They can be found on the wall of the uterus or hanging into the uterus. The may be a single huge fibroid or multiple small fibroids.<\/p>\n However, fibroids are firm and within capsule. There is also a line of cleavage between the fibroid and the uterine muscle. This makes it easy for doctors to remove the fibroid tumor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The type of uterine fibroid is where it is located. The different types of uterine fibroid are:<\/p>\n Intramural fibroids<\/strong>. This is the most common type of fibroid. They are found within the wall of the uterus or womb.<\/p>\n Subserosa fibroids<\/strong>. The fibroids are located beneath the covering of the womb. The sub-serosa fibroid can grow bigger and possess a stalk. This is the pedunculated fibroids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Submucous fibroids<\/strong>. The inner lining of the uterus is covered by epithelial cell. Submucous fibroids are found beneath this covering. They can possess a stalk and form the fibroid polyp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Cervical fibroids<\/strong>. These type of fibroids are uncommon. They form about 1 percent of fibroids. Cervical fibroids are found in the cervix. Because of its location, they cause problem during labor.<\/p>\n In addition, uterine fibroids can also be found in the broad ligament.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most women with uterine fibroid do not show symptoms. This is because most fibroids are small. However, they begin to show symptoms depending on:<\/p>\n Symptoms of fibroids include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The diagnosis of uterine fibroid is mainly clinical. Some of the test carried out by your doctor include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most women with uterine fibroid require no treatment. This is because they do not show symptoms. However, it is essential to check the growth of small fibroids. Your doctor would need an ultrasound to monitor your fibroid every 6 to 12 months.<\/p>\n Women with\u00a0symptoms would require either medical<\/strong> or surgical<\/strong> treatment.<\/p>\n GnRH agonist has shown more success than the other medical treatment. It reduces estrogen due to suppression of ovarian function, thereby shrinking the size of your\u00a0fibroid. Because of this effect of decreased estrogen, patients experience post menopause symptoms. These include headache, hot flushes, dry vagina. When used for long-term can cause thinning of the bones. It is advised to use GnRH not more than six months.<\/p>\n Most noteworthy, medical treatment is used to shrink the size of tumors before surgery.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now it’s your turn.<\/p>\n<\/span>What causes fibroids in women?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>How do fibroids look like in women?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What are the types of uterine fibroids?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What are the signs and symptoms of fibroids in women?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>What are the risk factors for fibroids?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>How is uterine fibroid diagnosed in women?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>What is the treatment of fibroids?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Medical treatment of fibroids<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Surgical treatment of fibroids<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>What are the complications of fibroid tumors?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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