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It is very common for women to have heavy and painful periods or have a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen. Although, it may not sound very alarming these could be the symptoms of uterine fibroids. These are the most common types of benign tumours found in women. The fibroids are basically some tissues and muscle cells that grow within the uterus, outside the uterus, or along the wall of the uterus. The fibroids are usually benign and asymptomatic and do not require any treatment unless th...more
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Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, are benign growths on the uterus, occurring mostly during the years of childbearing. Few of the common symptoms of fibroids are leg pain or backache, constipation, difficulty in emptying the bladder, frequent urination, pain or pressure in the pelvic region, menstrual periods stretching over a week and excessive menstrual bleeding.
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Certain genetic changes of the uterus which are different from the ones normally present...more
Causes:
Certain genetic changes of the uterus which are different from the ones normally present...more
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Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, are benign growths on the uterus, occurring mostly during the years of childbearing. Few of the common symptoms of fibroids are leg pain or backache, constipation, difficulty in emptying the bladder, frequent urination, pain or pressure in the pelvic region, menstrual periods stretching over a week and excessive menstrual bleeding.
Causes:
Certain genetic changes of the uterus which are different from the ones normally present...more
Causes:
Certain genetic changes of the uterus which are different from the ones normally present...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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A fibroid is a benign tumor of the uterus. It can grow in and around the uterus.
Symptoms
Long and excessive bleeding during menstrual periods
Pelvic pain or pressure
Swollen abdomen
Frequent urination
Fibroids can also cause fertility and pregnancy problems, depending on their size and location.
Treatment of Fibroid
Surgical
Myomectomy
Hysterectomy
Non-surgical
Hormone therapy: It helps shrink fibroids. Side effects ...more
Symptoms
Long and excessive bleeding during menstrual periods
Pelvic pain or pressure
Swollen abdomen
Frequent urination
Fibroids can also cause fertility and pregnancy problems, depending on their size and location.
Treatment of Fibroid
Surgical
Myomectomy
Hysterectomy
Non-surgical
Hormone therapy: It helps shrink fibroids. Side effects ...more
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It is very common for women to have heavy and painful periods or have a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen. Although, it may not sound very alarming these could be the symptoms of uterine fibroids. These are the most common types of benign tumours found in women. The fibroids are basically some tissues and muscle cells that grow within the uterus, outside the uterus, or along the wall of the uterus. The fibroids are usually benign and asymptomatic and do not require any treatment unless th...more
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A Fibroid is a non cancerous (benign) growth of the womb (uterus). They are also called myomas, fibromyomas or leiomyomas. Their size varies from a size of a pea to as big as a melon. They can increase (like in pregnancy) or decrease with time (like after the menopause) and even go away. It is important to understand that a large number of fibroids are asymptomatic and do not require treatment. Also many times especially in India surgeries like hysterectomies are performed without any valid reas...more
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Fibroid is the most common tumor of uterus which is not cancerous in 99% of cases. Fibroid is so common that almost 40-50 percent of females at the age of 40years are found to have fibroid inside. Most of these women are not having any symptoms. But as the size of fibroid increases with time, many of these women, start having symptoms. Now a days we are seeing more of fibroids even in young girls of 16-17 years of age.
Most common symptoms due to fibroids are-
Heavy bleeding du...more
Most common symptoms due to fibroids are-
Heavy bleeding du...more
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There are various causes affecting mensuration. You need to immediately consult me privately. I can prescribe some tests to identify the causes and treat accordingly.
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