Here are definitions of medical terms related to fibroids. Anemia: Too few red blood cells in the blood. This results in too little oxygen getting to tissues and organs. Symptoms are feeling easily or always tired, lack of skin color, and getting frequent infections. Sometimes referred to as “low blood count.” Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or sensation […]
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on fibroids. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 409 12th St., SW Washington, D.C.20024-2188 Phone: 202-638-5577 Online: http://www.acog.com ACOG is a professional association for obstetricians and gynecologists. Its resource center offers information for health care consumers on obstetric and gynecological health conditions.
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Fibroids are growths of tissue that are usually found in the wall of the uterus, or womb. They are made of a mixture of muscle tissue from the uterus and threadlike fibers of connective tissue. Although they are called tumors, fibroids are not cancerous. Fibroids usually shrink after menopause. New fibroids do not develop before
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A fibroid starts as a single muscle cell in the uterus. For reasons that are not known, this cell changes into a fibroid tumor cell and starts to grow and multiply. Heredity may be a factor. It is thought that a muscle cell in the uterus may be “programmed” from birth to develop into a
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For many women, fibroids cause no problems. More than half of women with fibroids do not know they have them until their doctor tells them so. The most common problems caused by fibroids are: Heavy or long menstrual periods. Periods may last more than seven days and menstrual flow may be very heavy. Some women find
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Several factors make a woman more likely to develop endometriosis: Age – Endometriosis occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 25 and 44. It can also occur in teenagers, although this is less common. Women who have given birth after the age of 30 may also be more prone to develop it. Race – Endometriosis
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Endometriosis does not always produce symptoms. When it does, it can cause: Painful periods Pain during intercourse Pelvic pain unrelated to periods or intercourse Other symptoms In some women, the only sign of endometriosis may be infertility. Occasionally, endometriosis is discovered unexpectedly during an exam or surgery for an unrelated condition. Need To Know: Endometriosis
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Endometriosis is diagnosed by: Physical examination Laparoscopy Transvaginal ultrasound Other tests Physical Examination It’s not unusual for a pelvic examination to reveal no sign of possible endometriosis. In some cases, however, there are some signs: Occasionally during a pelvic exam, a physician may feel a cyst on an ovary that is caused by endometriosis. A
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In some women, endometriosis causes no symptoms or mild symptoms and does not need to be treated at all. However, untreated endometriosis can continue to worsen, so these women should continue to have regular examinations to monitor the condition. If endometriosis is causing symptoms or is interfering with a woman’s ability to become pregnant, several
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For women with mild to moderate symptoms, medication may be the best treatment option. A course of medication is also sometimes prescribed along with conservative surgery. Medications to treat endometriosis include: Pain relievers Hormonal treatments Oral contraceptives Progesterone Danazol GnRH agonists Pain Relievers Over-the-counter pain relievers may include aspirin, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), ibuprofen (such
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Surgery may be considered for women with severe pain whose symptoms are not relieved with medication. For these women, the treatment can be tailored depending on whether they want to be able to have children. Conservative surgery can help preserve a woman’s ability to become pregnant. Conservative surgical procedures include: Laparoscopy Laparotomy Laser surgery Electrocautery
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Hysterectomy, the most radical treatment for endometriosis, involves surgically removing the uterus, both ovaries and both fallopian tubes, along with as many areas as possible of misplaced endometrial tissue. A hysterectomy can be performed by making a cut (incision) in your abdomen, which exposes the organs and tissues that need to be removed. This is
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