Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids

What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are tumours or abnormal growth of cells in the uterus. The uterus is the hollow muscular organ in the female body. 

About 70% – 80% of women develop fibroids at any point in their life. The uterine fibroids are reported among women 30-40 years of age and are benign (will not lead to cancer). They can vary in size, shape, characteristics, and structures. 

Women often have uterine fibroids, but you might not even notice them since they usually don’t cause symptoms, and they stay hidden in the uterus. 

What are the causes of uterine fibroids?

The cause for the growth of uterine fibroids is still unknown, but experts and researchers have mentioned some of the factors that can lead to the formation of fibroids. 

 

Some of them are:

  • Stress 
  • Deficiency of vitamin D
  • Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone promote uterine fibroids 
  • Genetic changes 
  • Growth hormone

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

The symptoms of uterine fibroids vary from one case to another. 

Although most fibroids don’t cause any symptoms and stay hidden in the uterus, the larger uterine fibroids can cause several symptoms. 

 

Additionally, it isn’t necessary to share the same symptoms with someone who is experiencing them. 

 

Some of the common symptoms seen are- 

 

  • Prolonged periods
  • Heavy menstrual flow
  • Anemia 
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Lower back and pelvic pain
  • Feeling of tiredness
  • Frequent urination
  • Vaginal discharge 
  • Pain during sex
  • Constipation

How are uterine fibroids diagnosed?

Uterine fibroids are hidden in the uterus and are mostly diagnosed accidentally by your gynecologists during routine pelvic checkups. 

 

Other than pelvic checkups, here are some diagnostic tests that confirm the diagnosis of uterine fibroids. 

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