Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. These growths are usually not cancerous (benign). Your uterus is an upside down pear-shaped organ in your pelvis. The normal size of your uterus is similar to a lemon. It’s also called the womb and it’s the place where a baby grows and develops during pregnancy.
Fibroids can grows as a single nodule (one growth) or in a cluster. Fibroid clusters can range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter or even larger. For comparison, they can get as large as the size of a watermelon. These growths can develop within the wall of the uterus, inside the main cavity of the organ or even on the outer surface. Fibroids can vary in size, number and location within and on your uterus.
What are the different types of fibroids?
Submucosal
Intramural
Cervical
Pedunculated
Symptoms Uterine fibroids:
Pressure in the abdominal areas
Lower backache
Painful intercourse
Extra hair growth in chin
Frequent urge to urinate
Irregular periods
Miscarriage
Weight gain
Constipation
Causes:
The exact cause of uterine fibroids is not known it my be due to genetic abnormalities tissue early 30s to 40s year of age women are facing this problem.
Diagnosed:
- MRI
- CT-Scan
- Ultrasound
