MBBS, Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis (DMRD), MD
Radiologist, Mohali
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What are the main causes of fibroids in women?
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The hormones produced by the ovaries which are known as estrogen and progesterone cause the lining of the uterus to regenerate during the course of each menstrual cycle which may result in the stimulation of the growth of fibroids. Family history can play a crucial role here. The women who have a family history of fibroids are at higher risks of having the same. Pregnancy may also increase the development and the growth of the fibroids due to the increased production of estrogen and progesterone in the body. If you feel any pain in the lower abdomen, you should consult a gynecologist immediately.
What is the main method for the diagnosis of fibroids?
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With the help of radiology, the presence of fibroids in the uterus of the women can be confirmed. The gynecologist recommends a pelvic examination to detect the location and the size of the fibroids present in the uterus. Ultrasound test and the MRI of the pelvic region are the radiological tests carried out for the determination of the fibroids present in the uterus. The radiological tests should be conducted by an expert to get the most accurate results.
A transvaginal ultrasound is used to detect the fibroids.
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A transvaginal ultrasound is one of the appropriate ways which is used to test for the presence of fibroids in the uterus. In this process, the ultrasound wand or the transducer is inserted into the vagina which helps to provide clear picture since it goes much closer to the uterus during the course of the procedure. This procedure is not painful, so you need not hesitate to undergo the test.
Pelvic MRI does not produce satisfactory results.
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MRI is the abbreviated form of magnetic resonance imaging, and an MRI of the pelvic region is one of the best radiological tests that produce satisfactory and accurate results in detection of fibroids. This particular procedure involves an in-depth imaging procedure for testing which helps to produce clear pictures of the ovaries, uterus and all other pelvic organs. This radiological test provides with a better understanding of the presence of the fibroids. Hysterosonography is performed to get images of the endometrium and submucosal fibroids.
An ultrasound test uses light waves to produce images of the uterus.
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The ultrasound test for testing the presence of fibroids in the uterus uses sound waves of very high frequency for the production of images of the inner uterus on a screen. This allows the doctors to see the internal structures of the uterus and check if fibroids are present or not. The proper diagnosis will help to proceed with the procedures for treatment accordingly. Heavy period is one of the most prominent symptoms of fibroids. When you experience such episodes visiting a gynecologist is advised.
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