Uterine Fibroids
Overview of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are non malignant growth in the uterus. There are several types of fibroids which are submucosal, pedunculated, subserosal and intramural. Some fibroids can affect pregnancy such as the pedunculated type.
Signs and Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstrual periods lasting more than a week, Pelvic pressure or pain, Frequent urination, Difficulty emptying the bladder, Constipation, Backache or leg pains
Common Causes of Uterine Fibroids
Genetic changes, Hormonal factors, Other growth factors
Risk Factors of Uterine Fibroids
Heredity, Early menarche, Obesity, Low vitamin D diet, Diet high in red meat and lower in green vegetables
Investigation Techniques for Uterine Fibroids
Blood tests, Ultrasound of the uterus, Hysterosonography, Hysterosalpingography, Hysteroscopy, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Treatment and Prevention of Uterine Fibroids
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Tranexamic acid, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Progestin-releasing intrauterine device (IUD), Uterine artery embolization, Myolysis, Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy, Hysteroscopic myomectomy, Endometrial ablation
Available Uterine Fibroids Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
