Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. These types of cysts are very common. 1 in every 4 women can see this type of uterine growth. Many women do not know they have fibroids. Such nuts are mostly harmless. But some women are very uncomfortable due to these fibroid cysts. Symptoms such as severe pain with menstruation, heavy bleeding, difficulty urinating, late pregnancy, miscarriage, and complications during childbirth are caused by these cysts. It may happen. These symptoms occur in a very small percentage of women with fibroids. Therefore, even if it is confirmed that you have fibroids during a medical examination, you should not worry about it.
Uterine fibroids
These can vary in size from very small to very large cysts that cover the entire abdominal cavity. Cases of a large number of fibroids in the uterus are not rare, but cases of one or more fibroids are often seen. Symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor. Fibroids usually develop in the muscular wall of the uterus.
Out there, cysts do not show any symptoms until they are very large. But fibroid cysts that occur close to the inner layer of the uterine wall show symptoms from a very young age. Often with purification, excessive bleeding, miscarriage, low fertility etc. can occur due to this.
Asymptomatic fibroids do not require any treatment. But if you have fibroids that are very large or showing symptoms, you need to see a gynecologist immediately. Pain relievers and medications to reduce bleeding can sometimes keep this under control temporarily. In cases where this is not possible, hormone therapy can reduce or shrink fibroid growth.
In some cases, surgical removal of fibroids is performed. Using modern medical technology, fibroids can now be removed either laparoscopically or hysteroscopically. These methods are most suitable for a woman who is expecting a child because the damage caused to the tissues inside the body is minimal. Otherwise, only the fibroid is removed or removed along with the uterus through an open surgery.
However, it should be noted that there is a risk of recurrence of fibroids after surgical removal.