About Fibroids
What are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous, benign growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years, usually between 20-55 years. Also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas, uterine fibroids are not associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.
Types of Uterine Fibroids
Submucosal Fibroids
Fibroids that grow into the inner cavity of the uterus (submucosal fibroids) are more likely to cause prolonged, heavy menstrual bleeding and are sometimes a problem for women attempting pregnancy.
Subserosal fibroids
Fibroids that project to the outside of the uterus (subserosal fibroids) can sometimes press on your bladder, causing you to experience urinary symptoms. If fibroids bulge from the back of your uterus, they can occasionally press either on your rectum, causing a pressure sensation, or on your spinal nerves, causing back pain.
Intramural fibroids
Some fibroids grow within the muscular uterine wall (intramural fibroids). If large enough, they can distort the shape of the uterus and cause prolonged, heavy periods, as well as pain and pressure.
Understanding Fibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the womb/uterus. So there is no need to rush into a treatment. Take your time to consider all your options.
Who gets Fibroids?
As many as 3 out of 4 women have uterine fibroids sometime during their lives, but most are unaware of them because often there are no symptoms of fibroids. Your doctor may discover fibroids incidentally during a pelvic exam or prenatal ultrasound. Most fibroids cause few problems and do not require treatment, but they may become progressively symptomatic. When symptoms are severe, procedures like uterine fibroid embolisation may offer a minimally invasive solution for shrinking fibroids without surgery.
Need Information on Fibroids Treatment?
At Fibroid Care, we specialise in uterine fibroid embolisation(UFE), a safe minimally invasive alternative to surgery.
We are available to guide you through the process, answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.
Reach out to today for expert advice, or book a consultation to discuss the symptoms and treatment in more detail.